New training for planners on Sustainable Drainage Systems
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a vital tool for improving places and building our resilience to climate change by helping to reduce surface water flooding. …
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Hot Housing: Why is the government still permitting overheated office conversions?
Research by UCL Bartlett School of Planning has found nearly half of residents in deregulated Permitted Development housing conversions report overheating in the summer. …
How a study tour can boost inspiration and innovation
How do you create a real community? A community where residents feel pride in their neighbourhoods and can live healthy…
Katy Lock appointed as Chief Executive of the TCPA
The Board of Trustees of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Katy Lock as the…
Housing standards as a strategic determinant of health
The latest legislative changes establish housing standards and other ‘general determinants of health’ as a means to address health through strategic authorities, spatial development strategies and…
Join us for the Curious Cities Assembly 2026
Curious Cities Assembly 2026 is a new gathering of elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities safer, healthier…
Fiona Howie: final reflections
Anyone who has ever been involved in an annual appraisal will appreciate it can be difficult to remember what you…
Pineapple for Healthy Homes – Announcing the 2026 Winner!
Farmstead Road in Lewisham has been announced as the winner for this year’s Pineapple for Healthy Homes. The Pineapple for…
The benefits of ‘blue spaces’ in healthy place-making
Jack Boreham explores how blue infrastructure can benefit people and nature Supporting wellbeing Evidence shows that what are sometimes known…
Local plan ‘plug in’ resources for child-friendly planning
Photo: Play street, Playing Out CIC The TCPA has launched a set of practical ‘plug-in’ materials for Local Plan policy…
Central government knows best.
Hugh Ellis, Director of Policy. The government has published the details of how it intends to implement the new national scheme of delegation…
TCPA response: New Towns draft programme
Responding to the publication of the consultation on the New Towns Draft Programme, the Chief Executive of the Town & Country…
