Tom Rudd, RTPI Chartered Town Planner & Associate Director at BDP, introduces his Series on the art of town planning and how it can be used a design tool.

- Minutes | Planning & Design

*Note ‘Introducing…’ videos do not count towards your total CPD time

This Praktis compares the differences between planning as a science and an art, outlines key components of the UK planning system at a national and local level and how competing interests are managed.

9 Minutes | Planning & Design

This Praktis unpacks some of the commonly held perceptions of town planning, it's real purpose and how planning as a design tool can address both of these things.

6 Minutes | Planning & Design

This Praktis explores the role and timeline of town planning across the RIBA design stages and the importance of early involvement to shape decision making.

8 Minutes | Planning & Design

The Praktis outlines the planning appraisal process, the relevance of site planning history and context on material planning considerations and engaging statutory consultees.

5 Minutes | Planning & Design

This Praktis sets out the process of strategic masterplanning, assessing opportunities and constraints and establishing design principles to shape a new longer term vision for a space.

5 Minutes | Planning & Design

This Praktis explains the importance of interative assessment of emerging designs during the design and planning process, with examples of baseline surveys and impact assessments.

7 Minutes | Planning & Design

The Praktis explores the different types of engagement and consultation throughout the planning process, their importance as a learning tool, plus tips to overcome challenges and build a broad base of support for a proposed development.

10 Minutes | Planning & Design

This Praktis outlines the process of creating a compelling narrative for a proposed development, using an evidence-based approach to pave the way for successful planning outcomes.

6 Minutes | Planning & Design

This Praktis addresses 5 common town planning questions, including the role of innovation, local planning priorities, balancing commercial viability, working with planning consultants and what the profession needs to improve.

10 Minutes | Planning & Design