RTPI-CIH Planning for Housing Network
Welcome to the new RTPI-CIH Network
Network Members play an important part in developing policy, knowledge and good practice.
On Friday 4th December, the Network had its formal Scottish launch in Edinburgh - see below for the link to further details and left for 'Planning for Housing in Scotland' .
Pictured (Left to right): John Esslemont, Convener, RTPI in Scotland; Natalie Sutherland, CIH Scotland Policy & Practice Officer; Andrew Matheson, RTPI Network Manager.
Ways of getting involved
As a ‘club’ of active members, we rely on their voluntary input. We have a new interactive Forum through which we hope members will spark new ideas, exchange views and analysis, thus developing more essential joint thinking between all those engaged with housing policy & provision.
We arrange member events - which may be suggested by Forum contribution or by members direct - since seeing real examples on the ground or discussing initiatives around the same table as the initiators can all help to inform and develop good practice.
We also encourage members to submit information for inclusion in our email bulletin, to host small member events, and to promote dialogue and discussion. Items for the email bulletin might include news and information on research projects, events and good practice, or requests for information from other members to help you in your work.
MARCH
Events for March
On Wednesday 10th March Network Members will meet at the CIH London office to consider, in the morning, 'Housing Supply & Planning Controls' looking at recent NHPAU research and in the afternoon, 'How would a Conservative Government shape planning a housing', a briefing by staff from PPS. Both events are close to being full, but even when full we will keep a waiting list.
UK Housing System for 21st Century
In April a Network event in Leicester will look at this topic which was the subject of a Report from BSHF.
Joint Event with TCPA
On 11th February Network Members had the opportunity to meet with TCPA Members to consider 'Delivering Sustainable Housing for Eco-towns'. The Presentations for the event are being collated on the TCPA website and can be accessed via this link.
Click here to read the Planning for Housing Network's Annual Review for 2009.
Network Launch in Scotland
On Friday 4th December 2009 at a joint CIH-RTPI Conference in Edinburgh 'Planning for Housing Needs' the Network was formally launched in Scotland - use this link for details of the programme - the presentations are now available to Network Members in the Resources section (left).
Section 106 Agreements - Time for Review?
Following on from the well-supported meetings in Bristol, London, Tunbridge Wells and Grantham, a further meeting was held in Leeds in November. A copy of the presentations made at this event can be seen via the Resources page in the Members' area (link to the left of this page)
How can we help?
If you have comments or thoughts on suitable Network activities or events for 2010 then please contact housing@rtpi.org.uk
INVITATION TO BID FOR PILOT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ORDERS SUPPORT
IDeA are looking for more local planning authorities to establish Local Development Orders (LDO). They need a quick response of an indication of interest by 8th February. The first pilot authorities have found Local Development Orders (LDO) can be a useful tool to encourage achievement of policy objectives such as a masterplan, a design code, increased carbon reduction measures, flexibility between use classes in town centres and community engagement.
From April, up to £15,000 is available per authority to help meet any of the costs of setting up their LDO. Authorities already with design guidance, character appraisal, conservation area management plan, masterplan, or SPD are likely to be in a position to act fast and turn their already agreed development guidance into an LDO.
Details on applying for the grant, setting up and using Local Development Orders & on the current projects are on their website. Please get in touch with Gillian Morgan, Principal Consultant, Planning Advisory Service for an informal discussion; she is offering a masterclass in putting together a project for those expressing an interest in bidding: gillian.morgan@idea.gov.uk 07717 720682.
Climate Change Challenge
Climate change poses a professional challenge to all planners and is prompting changes to the RTPI Vision for Planning. Click here to read the RTPI's seven commitments on climate change launched at the Planning Convention 2009.
Click here to see who our network Climate Change Champions are.
| Title/Synopsis |
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| Climate Change Planning Policy |
| Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a Changing Climate |
Latest Events
| Date | Title |
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| 22-Apr-10 | Rethinking the UK housing system for the twenty-first century - Leicester |
