TCPA

Joanna Averley found herself treading a careful path at the Town and Country Planning Association annual conference, while the shadow housing secretary (above) spoke of the planning white paper's 'fundamental misdiagnosis' of the issues.

Building up public trust is 'vital' if reforming the planning system is going to be a success, according to the Town and Country Planning Association's (TCPA) alternative reforms.

Local authorities have a ‘critical shortage’ of skills and expertise to address and plan for the climate crisis, according to the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA). 

Putting people at the heart of placemaking, the reintroduction of strategic planning, speeding up the planning system, and measures to mitigate the climate crisis have all been cited as priorities for the forthcoming planning white paper. It should also provide maximum clarity as soon as...