Improving wellbeing through evidence-informed policy

APPG Inquiry, Evidence session 4: Planning policy and wellbeing

12th May 2014

This session aims to explore three key questions:

  1. How can the planning system support well-being?
  2. How far is this in tension with the current focus on the need for planning to support growth?

The expert witnesses are:
– Kathy MacEwen, Head of Planning and Enabling, Design Council Cabe
– Anna Scott-Marshall, Head of External Affairs, Royal Institute of British Architects
– Stephen Joseph, Chief Executive, Campaign for Better Transport
– Steve Quartermain, Chief Planner, Department for Communities and Local Government

Improving wellbeing through evidence-informed policy