Essay description You are learning about the current Town and Country Planning system and you should think carefully about the current system as your understanding unfolds through the module lectures and your reading which will help you develop a personal view about its strengths and weak-nesses. You might also think further about what reforms you would wish to see.

Your essay should focus on the current Town & Country Planning system. Your essay should have the following sections: An introduction preceded by a contents page The main discussion with subheadings to guide the reader A conclusion that answers the essay title question Suggestions for essay content: Best to focus on selected specific topics. Here are some suggestions, from which you might select, say, five to discuss in your essay: The overall structure and governance of Town Planning Whether the Town Planning system is over complex and impedes development The relevance and extent to which the following goals of the Town Planning system are being delivered effectively (each individual topic potentially contributing to your five chosen topics): Achieving sustainable development Delivering a sufficient supply of homes Building a strong, competitive economy Ensuring the vitality of town centres Promoting healthy and safe communities Promoting sustainable transport Achieving well-designed places Meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change Reference material: Town and Country Planning in the UK, Cullingworth, Nadin et al, Routledge (module reading list) The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 Your essay should not exceed 3,000 words