Community engagement is fundamental to good planning, planning fosters community involvement and helps to empower individuals to shape their towns and cities.
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Policy changes and consultations
The Localism Act received Royal Assent on 15 November 2011.
The Neighbourhood Planning Regulations were published for consultation on 13 October 2011. The RTPI responded to the consultation.
Further information on neighbourhood planning can be found on the RTPI's neighbourhood planning webpage.
Practice
- Your place, your plan - a community guide to planning - The TCPA, supported by The Co-operative Group and developed with the GRaBS (Green and Blue Space Adaptation in Urban Areas and Eco-towns) project, have put together a community guide designed to help and encourage anyone to wants get involved in the planning process in their local area.
- Signposting to more practice advice is available.
Networks
The RTPI Regeneration Network is open to anyone who is interested in regeneration and covers community involvement, participation and engagement. Join the Network.
RTPI projects and research
Our viewpoint
We believe that community engagement and involvement in the planning system is essential for communitiesto develop their vision for the future of their area, to provide the means for areas and the nation to decide on priorities for investment and to tackle the challenges of climate change, sustainable economic growth and social inequity. The RTPI will continue to work with the Government and Planning Aid to ensure that the right mechanism and tools are in place to facilitate successful community engagement in the planning system.
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