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National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF): RTPI response
Posted on: 9 June 2014
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This is the written evidence from the Royal Town Planning Institute submitted to the House of Commons, Communities and Local Government Select Committee as part of its inquiry into the NPPF.
Thinking spatially: Why places need to be at the heart of policy-making in the twenty-first century
Posted on: 5 June 2014
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This document, published by the Royal Town Planning Institute, seeks to address the global challenges we face: rapid population and urbanization, stretching our capacity to provide adequate housing, energy, water; climate change; the unbalanced nature of economic growth; sprawl; and political unrest. Research and practice has established that issues are inter-related and that our responses to them need to be related. Crucially the RTPI holds that by thinking spatially the connections and the solutions to the challenges become more apparent. The paper contains one central message, as our call to action for everyone involved in public policy: policy needs to be more integrated and strategic through a better understanding of the differences between places.
Six ways that thoughtful community planning can help fight climate change
Posted on: 5 June 2014
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This blog considers how community planning can help fight climate change with examples from the USA.
Why our high streets still matter
Posted on: 3 June 2014
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Retail expert Mary Portas has published a “think piece” which questions the effectiveness of the town centre first policy, and claims that efforts to pilot the recommendations included in her review of high streets were marred initially by ‘vague supporting processes’ and ‘insufficient guidance’ by the government.
Reducing the burden of EIA on the planning system
Posted on: 30 May 2014
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As the government expresses concern that changes to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) could further slow the planning process, CBRE associate director Tom Wells explains how Ministers, local authorities and developers might respond in order to minimise costs and delays associated with the planning system.
UK housing policy and practice
Posted on: 30 May 2014
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This resource is intended for any member of a community who wants to be more involved in (or informed about) planning for their local area. It contains links to information about some of the areas anyone getting involved in community planning should know about. Many of the materials may also be useful to housing practitioners and local authorities looking to engage with their local communities in delivering new development.
Draft Social Infrastructure Supplementary Planning Guidance
Posted on: 27 May 2014
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The Mayor of London has published for public consultation draft Supplementary Planning Guidance on Social Infrastructure. Social infrastructure includes a wide range of services and facilities, including health, education, community, cultural, play, recreation and sports facilities, faith, emergency facilities and many other local services and facilities that contribute to quality of life. Comments are requested by 5 October 2014.
Section 106 planning obligations in England, 2011 to 2012: report of study
Posted on: 27 May 2014
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This study looks at the use of planning obligations in England (often known as section 106 agreements), identifying how these have changed since the previous study undertaken in 2007 to 2008.
Digital planning: Ideas to make it happen
Posted on: 22 May 2014
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A paper in the RIBA Think Piece series.
Neighbourhood planning bibliography
Posted on: 22 May 2014
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A bibliography of open source material on neighbourhood planning. This list can be added to by anyone.
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