Planning and the built environment have a key role to play in the determinants of health and health inequalities. Starting with a look back to the post war New Towns, the TCPA’s Spring Conference will consider what they tried to achieve in terms of the health of their communities and if they succeeded. Moving to the…

The TCPA will be hosting a FREE in-person conference in Birmingham on June 18 2024. Where people live affects their ability to live healthy and long lives. For children and young people who are rapidly developing physically, emotionally and socially, their environments can have profound impacts on their lives and opportunities as they grow up…

We are excited to announce the return of the TCPA study tours! In 2024 we will be running a two-day tour to explore sustainable and large-scale new developments in Cornwall.  Running from Thursday 11th to Friday 12th July, the tour will start at St Austell taking in sites at various stages of planning and delivery…

Venue: The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT  We would like to invite you to explore one of Europe’s most ambitious community-led housing projects at The TCPA x PPR Belfast Reception: ‘Take Back the City’, on the 17 September at The Building Centre, London, kindly supported by Northcot Brick. PPR has been supporting…

The places in which people live have a profound influence over the opportunities they have and the choices they can make – and planning shapes those places. Whether people have…

Please join us for the TCPA’s FREE Harvest Supper event, hosted in collaboration with Incredible Edible Leeds, an evening of delightful local food and inspiring guest speakers, all celebrating the…

The TCPA’s work, especially our Tomorrow 125 project and Garden City principles, outlines the ingredients needed for thriving places and communities. How do we put these principles into practice and make…

In celebration of both Sir Frederic J Osborn and Margaret Paterson Osborn, and in reference to the Osborn’s significant contribution to the cultural life of Welwyn Garden City, the TCPA…

How can we use local planning to better address climate change? This course provides an introduction to how planning can help deliver action at a local level towards climate mitigation…

Brought to you by the TCPA and the Green Infrastructure Partnership, this online conference will look at innovations in policy and practice and is essential for anyone interested in how…

What does the new flood risk and coastal erosion mapping mean for development planning? If you’re a local authority officer working for a local planning authority or lead local flood authority on either planning policy or development management, you are invited to join this webinar. The event will focus on the implications of the new…

Many European cities are embracing child-friendly planning and urban design and this webinar will explore four case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany that offer insight, inspiration and practical lessons that could be applied in the UK.

Join us to delve into the latest updates on planning reform following the recently updated National Planning Policy Framework and the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Michael Bingham OBE, Deputy Director – Planning Policy at MHCLG will highlight the main changes, an industry expert panel discuss how these will impact delivery, and our Policy Director…

This webinar responds to a high demand for guidance on successful infrastructure delivery in new developments. The session will cover practical case studies and actionable steps, covering:  Part of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils, planners and communities. This event is kindly supported by…

This webinar will explore the practical realities of Design Coding in new housing developments. From the perspectives of policy-researcher, designer, planner and local authority, we will consider:  Part of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils, planners and communities. This event is kindly supported by…

This webinar is aimed at planners in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management. This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM).   It will cover: Register here The coastal planning webinars programme: WebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May, 1pm –…

This webinar is aimed at Elected Members in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management.  This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the…

This webinar is aimed at coastal practitioners and planners who provide advice, guidance and decisions on spatial planning. It will provide worked examples of how Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and…

Obesity and overweight are major national challenges that cost the NHS and economy millions of pounds every year. Evidence shows the environments people live in shape the food choices they…

Join us as we launch the TCPA’s brand-new vision: 21st Century New Towns. This short pamphlet sets out our aspirational vision for any future generation of new towns, which have the potential to become thriving and high-quality places to live, work, and play!   Register here for the launch webinar View the vision online here…

 Continuing the success of the TCPA New Communities Group's study tours, our 2025 event will delve into Cambridgeshire's expertise in delivering sustainable, well-planned new communities. We'll examine Springstead Village's green…

A symposium as part of a joint University of Cambridge / TCPA research policy impact project. This event is free to attend, please RSVP at the bottom of this page.…

Since the 2024 General Election it has been a busy time for planning reform with multiple consultations, new planning legislation and more consultations expected! Join us to delve into the…

This webinar explored the practical realities of addressing climate impact and mitigation in large scale new communities. We heard from two ambitious authorities who have recently had policies found sound that put…

In this webinar, we will explore current issues and opportunities for long-term stewardship in new communities. Drawing on practical experience from current and recent projects the session will explore transferable…

Free Please join us for the launch of the TCPA’s new suite of Community Planning Guides as part of the TCPA’s Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action series.   By exploring…

The Westminster government has embarked on what it has referred to as the biggest changes to English planning in a generation. This has been motivated by the government’s desire to…

Join the TCPA and the RTPI for the launch of the fifth edition of their authoritative guidance on planning for climate change.   The webinar will include:  This edition of the climate guide takes…

The NPPF and Circular 01/2022 now provide for a positive, vision-led approach to transport planning for new communities, and this has only been strengthened in the recently published draft NPPF.…