Evidence from the Town and Country Planning Association for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill committee (April 2025)
The TCPA believes that democratic planning is a vital tool for securing socially just and sustainable outcomes in an era defined by the housing, health, nature and climate crises.
Planning is not a ‘blocker’ and consistently approves more planning consents for homes than the private sector can deliver. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill could be the platform for the delivery of healthy communities designed to enhance nature and secure healthy and resilient homes.
However, to achieve that goal the legislation requires significant amendment to make it more ambitious. Our evidence sets out areas of the legislation we support, areas we are concerned about and, of most significance, the areas where we believe the Bill must be strengthened around health, climate and democracy.
