What is the evidence of the efficacy of different planning systems across the UK and internationally? Are there particular countries that exemplify the role land use planning can play in serving and supporting communities? How have outcomes been selected, measured and assessed?
Background
Enhancing our understanding of the longer-term best methodologies for evaluating the impact of different interventions, and the recent experiences of reform outside of England both across the UK and internationally, to inform our own reforms.
Next steps
The lead contacts are: Lesley Smith, Senior Principal Research Officer, Analysis, Research and Co-ordination Unit, Analysis and Data Directorate: [email protected] and David Hughes, Head of the Chief Scientific Adviser’s office: [email protected].
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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PLUS Change (Planning Land Use Strategies: Meeting biodiversity, climate and social objectives in a Changing world)
PLUS Change brings together 23 institutions from across Europe including 5 Universities, 5 research institutes, 3 stakeholder network organisations, 1 performing arts collective, and 9 practice partners representing regi...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses the efficacy of different planning systems, outcomes measurement, and international experiences, involving multiple decision-making levels and a holistic approach.
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Experiments in democracy: Knowing, caring and acting in neighbourhood planning and beyond
Land use planning is one of the most controversial aspects of local life, generating more political heat than almost any other local policy issue. The new UK Government intends to publish White Papers on planning and dev...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Lancaster University
Why might this be relevant?
The project partially addresses the question and the authors have the necessary expertise in the field of neighbourhood planning and democracy.
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Planning for transitions? Exploring the interface between planning, politics and grassroots sustainability transitions
The UK government declared a climate emergency in May 2019. As of February 2020, 269 out of 408 (65%) District, County, Unitary and Metropolitan Councils declared a Climate Emergency, as well as eight Combined Authoritie...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Surrey
Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it explores the role of planning in sustainability transitions, but does not specifically address evidence of efficacy or outcomes measurement.