Confused by town planning? Can't see the benefits? What exactly is town planning?In this pilot episode of the Royal Town Planning Institute's Planning Podcast, we take a look at how a strong planning system can have a positive impact on all of our lives. We explore the effect of town planning on combatting climate change, and look at planning's involvement in green energy and low-carbon transport.We also explore how town planning can make us all happier and healthier through quality housing and the provision of trees and green spaces - a topic that has come to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic.And what of planning permission? We learn why the need to get planning permission should actually be seen as a positive and hear how a strong planning enforcement system has led to the brick-by-brick rebuilding of a pub in west London.Joining Will Finch on this episode are:Victoria Hills MRTPI, RTPI Chief Executive Roisin Willmott FRTPI, Director of RTPI Cymru For more information about town planning, take a look at the RTPI website.For the latest news from the RTPI, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.What do you think of this episode? Get in touch by emailing podcast@rtpi.org.uk

Confused by town planning? Can't see the benefits? What exactly is town planning?In this pilot episode of the Royal Town Planning Institute's Planning Podcast, we take a look at how a strong planning system can have a positive impact on all of our lives. We explore the effect of town planning on combatting climate change, and look at planning's involvement in green energy and low-carbon transport.We also explore how town planning can make us all happier and healthier through quality housing and the provision of trees and green spaces - a topic that has come to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic.And what of planning permission? We learn why the need to get planning permission should actually be seen as a positive and hear how a strong planning enforcement system has led to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/mar/21/rising-from-the-rubble-london-pub-rebuilt-brick-by-brick-after-bulldozing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">brick-by-brick rebuilding</a> of a pub in west London.Joining Will Finch on this episode are:<ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/VictoriaRTPI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Victoria Hills MRTPI, RTPI Chief Executive </a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/RTPICymru" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roisin Willmott FRTPI, Director of RTPI Cymru </a></li></ul>For more information about town planning, take a look at the <a href="https://www.rtpi.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RTPI website</a>.For the latest news from the RTPI, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/RTPIPlanners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/royal-town-planning-institute-rtpi-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.What do you think of this episode? Get in touch by emailing podcast@rtpi.org.uk

Pilot: The Positive Impact of Town Planning

What's the point in town planning? Join experts from the Royal Town Planning Institute including Chief Executive Victoria Hills and Director of RTPI Cymru Roisin Willmott to explore the positive impact of town planning on our lives.

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