Planning reforms update: NPPF and National Model Design Code

Monday 26 July 2021

Jane Groom

Board Director & Partner
LCA

David Waterhouse

Head of Design and Planning Reform
Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government

Sowmya Parthasarathy

Director
Arup

Anna Sinnott

Planning Director
Past Contributor for BDP

David Joyce

Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Greenwich skyline © Jason Hawkes

Following the close of the government’s consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new National Model Design Code, this NLA webinar presented built environment professional what they need to know about the latest planning reforms.

How are environmental policies going to be strengthened to meet the challenge of climate change? How will “beauty” and “successful design” be imbedded in local design codes, guides and policies? What support will local authorities receive to deliver against these targets? And what are the implications for designers and planners?