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…
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Press release: Updated planning framework is key test of government's commitment to affordable housing
20 February 2018 – In advance of the publication of the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – expected to…
Press release: 98% of councils say new development does not meet affordable housing policy
29 May 2018 – 98% of councils in England say that new development in their area does not meet policy…
Press release: Former housing minister calls for transformation of English planning
14 May 2018 – In a new review of the planning system, former housing minister Nick Raynsford has challenged current…
Press release: Major planning bodies unite to tackle climate change
16 May 2018 – The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) have come…
Press release: Government puts quality, design and stewardship at heart of new towns legislation update
In response to the government consultation on updating the New Towns Act1, published this afternoon, Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of…
Press release: Budget fails to deliver the powers and funding councils need to tackle the housing crisis
Budget fails to deliver the powers and funding councils need to tackle the housing crisis Government needs to invest significantly…
