The new NPPF: Landscape Led Planning in Practice

Get an in-depth view of the revised NPPF and what the revisions mean for landscape practitioners.

Learning outcomes

Get to grips with the new NPPF, its challenges and nuances, and how law and policy interact to affect landscape-led planning – as well as the broader government agenda on design and landscape
Understand the opportunities NPPF presents to designers and specifiers: get involved early in the development process, negotiate improved landscape design for urban projects, and deliver the best possible project outcomes
Unlock the true potential of design: accommodate long-term maintenance management, reconcile the competing demands of development and conservation, and help create truly sustainable communities
Leverage green and blue infrastructure to reduce development footprint and create quality landscapes for new places, as well as exploring creative retrofit solutions for complex underground challenges
Participate in and advise local planning groups and help local councils secure significant community benefits through the planning system
Develop new thinking and techniques to conserve and enhance landscape quality through planning and management
Demonstrate the value of design to crucial policy areas including natural play, active travel and social spaces
Build a thorough knowledge of relevant national policy case law