When the shouting stops
Consensus not culture war is our only hope of building the homes we need. There’s been a seismic change in…
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Lost Community Voices
This blog by Nick Raynsford kicks off a series of blogs that reflect on the ongoing challenge of building public…
TCPA responds to Minister's 'Building Beautiful Places' plan
For Immediate Release: Fiona Howie, Chief-Executive of the TCPA, has responded to the launch of the Building Beautiful Places plan,…
Government backs slum housing in major setback for town and city centres
The Westminster Government has today confirmed plans to further deregulate the planning system by proceeding with proposals to allow commercial…
Change can rebuild trust with communities
Public trust is a powerful concept, that’s beset with fuzziness and contradiction. We instinctively know if we trust a person,…
Rebuilding trust with honesty
To rebuild trust, we need to make the conversation about housing targets more accessible and be honest with people –…
The question of public trust: blogs
The TCPA has always been committed to a democratic planning system which reflects the rights of communities to shape their…
Planning reform must increase, not hinder, the supply of genuinely affordable homes
The government’s Planning Bill is expected to offer an al a carte menu, but if it takes forward the proposals…
Can historic buildings lead the fight against climate change?
People are drawn to old buildings. They provide meaningful connections to the past, add character to our streets, and make…
Fairness in Planning?
It is 21 months since an application from Miller Homes was put forward to build on Sheep Ings Farm field…
Beyond beauty: the case for co-creation and Civic Art
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to reflect on the benefits and shortcomings of our homes and neighbourhoods, and on…
TCPA Responds to Queen's Speech
For Immediate Release: ‘we need the built environment to support communities to thrive’ says TCPA In response to the inclusion…
Last chance for action on climate change
In an unprecedented joint-submission, a coalition of environmental and social charities and NGOs are demanding much greater action from government…
