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,…
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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…
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…
