Planning reform

Local design codes – a new application for coding?

13.01.2021

The government's white paper proposal to introduce design codes presents a challenge to England's planning system. But they can work if they meet a number of criteria, argues Jane Dann

Tech landscape: Data, unchained

17.12.2020

Rhian Lewis and Kassie Paschke

Blockchain | Planning reform | tech landscape | Technology | UK

Is there truly a case for blockchain technology within the planning process or could it be more hype than help? Unboxed’s Kassie Paschke and Rhian Lewis consider the pros...

This winter of discontent for Britain’s elderly must change how we view senior living forever

30.11.2020

Phil Bayliss

As England prepares to reform its planning system, policymakers and planners must finally find long-term answers to the challenge of providing age-friendly housing for older people, says Phil Bayliss ...

Complete engagement is the key to restoring trust in planning

17.11.2020

Silvia Lazzerini

The planning white paper makes much of the potential of digital engagement. But we mustn't abandon face-to-face consultation, says Silvia Lazzerini

Legal landscape: Planning for the Future is no stellar act

05.11.2020

Ben Arrowsmith

The planning white paper is laudable in its ambition to fix planning, says Ben Arrowsmith, but may need a little refinement in parts

The white paper promises better public engagement – but we must learn from existing practice

09.10.2020

Dr Tessa Lynn, Dr Mark Dobson and Prof Gavin Parker

Public engagement underpins effective planning, say Dr Tessa Lynn, Dr Mark Dobson and Prof Gavin Parker FRTPI. Planning for the Future offers few clues as to how this will happen in a reformed...

Planning for the Future offers no reassurance about the retention and development of arts, culture, music and the night-time economy

05.10.2020

Shain Shapiro and Tara Tank

The government's proposed planning reforms have a huge blind spot when it comes to cultural activities and the night-time economy, argue Shain Shapiro and Tara Tank

Transport is integral but the white paper has almost nothing to say about it

05.10.2020

Stephen Bennett and Lynda Addison

Transport is integral to the paradigm shift towards cleaner healthier places - but it's barely mentioned in the government's blueprint for planning reform, say Stephen Bennett and...

Planning is complex by definition - so how can 'simplification' work?

28.09.2020

Griff Rhys Jones

Efforts to simplify the planning system to speed up housebuilding are almost certainly doomed to failure, says Griff Rhys Jones. Planning is complicated, whether you like it or not - and it'...

Planning for the Future: Training is essential for design codes to bear fruit

13.08.2020

Ben Bolgar

The use of design codes to shape development will require a change in approach – and mindset – from planners if they are to succeed, argues Ben Bolgar. Even then, reform could fail without the right...

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