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RTPI Publications on Planning for Housing

GPN8: Extra Care Housing
(2007) RTPI and Department of Health
A step change in the delivery of high quality housing to meet the changing needs of the UK’s ageing population is urgently needed. This GPN advises on the planning implications of this new housing form.

Intelligent Approaches to Housing
(2004) RTPI, Chartered Institute of Housing and Local Government Association
Examines the changing policy context and need for better integrated working practices within and between authorities on housing and planning issues. It also provides a snapshot of current joint-working practices at local and sub-regional levels and makes recommendations for better integration.

Planning for Housing: The Potential for Sustainable Communities
(2003) RTPI and Chartered Institute of Housing
Addresses the argument that too often there is not enough interaction between the housing and planning professions. Provides a critical assessment of the elements of the Communities Plan that relate to planning for housing and makes a range of recommendations delivering sustainable communities.
A summary is also available.