"The recent announcement of 12 new towns across England – ranging from new settlements to urban extensions and brownfield regeneration sites – has sparked widespread interest..."

"The current National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) encourages planning policies and decisions which promote social interaction, are safe and accessible, and enable and support healthy lives."

"As a practitioner in urban design and spatial planning, I often wonder if we too continue to rely too heavily on theoretical thinking, rather than data. "

"Amid the scrutiny of the recently released consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework, the publication of a new handbook titled “Creating Places that Work for Women and Girls” has received little attention."

"In November 2023, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) were renamed National Landscapes. "

"This year marks 30 years since construction first began at Poundbury, an urban extension to Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. "

"Insights and opportunities for housing delivery in the coming year."

"Better Places is the latest publication from think tank the Policy Exchange on how high-quality placemaking."

"Though desirable, design codes require a high level of design expertise"

"How can beauty be embedded within the planning process?"