The aim of this module is to introduce students to the theories and practice of twentieth century town and country planning, by using Britain – the first...

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the theories and practice of twentieth century town and country planning, by using Britain – the first country in the world to industrialise – as a case study. It covers the historical development of planning practice in the UK and elsewhere, its theoretical basis, the political, social-economic and regulatory justification for planning, and the institutional and policy frameworks. Moreover, the module also tracks the international travel and dissemination of critical ideas in planning across different national social and cultural contexts.
By the end of this module, students will be able to appreciate the stages through which the planning system has evolved, its interplay with social and environmental history and wider impacts on major urban transformations.

This module takes a project-based learning approach and builds upon the conceptual and policy-orientated foundation of its prerequisite module BPLN0044 -...

Planning for Housing: Project (BPLN0045)

This module takes a project-based learning approach and builds upon the conceptual and policy-orientated foundation of its prerequisite module BPLN0044 - Planning for Housing: Process. It challenges students to apply and extend their knowledge of development actors, practices and constraints to real-life residential development projects and opportunity areas in Greater London. Via small group organisation, students will delivery a housing-led development proposal in a major London regeneration area, which will also include the provision of necessary and relevant infrastructure. Students will be required to research the relevant planning aspects and any other guidance/constraints to develop viable proposals that optimise the development for all stakeholders, taking a comprehensive, creative approach. They will also have to take into account the competing interests and/or differing perspectives of key actors.