Is this the end of democratic planning?
The TCPA’s Director of Policy, Hugh Ellis, argues that the changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
planning reform
Press release: Development taxes – funding the infrastructure needed to create healthy, affordable places
Building healthy and affordable places depends on being able to pay for the infrastructure and social facilities vital
Building homes and communities that are safe from crime
The safety of our homes and neighbourhoods is a vital, if sometimes overlooked, determinant of health. Good urban
Paying for a new generation of New Towns – reflections from the past
In the second blog from our series on the next generation of New Towns, Hugh Ellis explores the issue of funding The
A new generation of New Towns – important but not a silver bullet
In the first blog from our series on the next generation of New Towns, Fiona Howie sets out the importance of delivery
Restricting the Appeal and Availability of Junk Food: the role of local councils
Obesity and overweight are major national challenges that cost the NHS and economy millions of pounds every year.
The economics of failure
It is a crucial moment for our collective survival. In this blog, first published in the March – April edition of
It’s time to be visionary: The overarching message from the 2024 TCPA Annual Conference
Housing numbers are important, but we need to capture the imagination of the public and focus on delivering better
Planning Reform: in defence of democratic planning
(Photo: Civic Square aims to enable community-led transformation and transition in Birmingham. It is one of the case
Zero carbon homes: the industry is setting the pace. It’s time for the government to catch up
Hope and a sense of purpose. These were the refreshing and much needed takeaways from this week’s parliamentary
NPPF consultation response 2024
The planning system has the potential to support healthy lives, high quality affordable housing and climate resilient,
Labour’s planning reform agenda: turning point or tipping point for climate action?
The TCPA has long been an advocate of the planning system’s central role in addressing the climate crisis. This is
