Press release: Councils warn that permitted development a risk to health and wellbeing
16-07-19 – Councils across England are today warning that homes created using permitted development rights are a potential threat to…
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TCPA statement on government 'development corporation consultation' and capacity funding
On 26 October Government announced the details of a £10million capacity fund for ‘business backed’ development corporations and ‘similar delivery bodies’.…
Improving peace and quiet at home with sound acoustic design
Unwanted noise can be irritating, especially while we are in the comfort of our homes. Yet noise is more than…
Shouldn’t we get the homes we need, not just what we’re given?
Home is the anchor point from which we build our lives. When the core elements of safety, comfort, space to…
Press release: NPPF fails to deliver for those most in need
5 March 2018 – The government’s new draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was launched today by the prime minister,…
The housing and climate crises can be tackled together
Britain faces a housing crisis – that is no longer news to anyone. It’s widely accepted that we need to…
Growth ambition must be backed by a robust process and commitment to quality
The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is calling on Government to use the Autumn Statement to take bold action…
Press release: Government must radically change planning policy to deal with climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC’s) Special Report on Global Warming at 1.5°C—which calls on governments around the world…
TCPA appointed to create guidance for Healthy New Towns
8 March 2018 – The TCPA has been appointed as the support partner to NHS England in developing practical built environment publication for…
Press release: TCPA welcomes government’s recommitment Garden City Principles and climate change in NPPF
24 July 2018 – The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has welcomed the government’s recommitment to the Garden City…
Press release: APPG calls on Government to put New Towns centre stage in Budget
All-Party Parliamentary Group calls on Government to put New Towns centre stage in the 2018 Autumn Budget 27 July 2018…
Government announces strategy for new generation of garden communities
15 August 2018 – The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has welcomed the government’s renewed support for creating high-quality…
