Research on planning for health and wellbeing
This research explores how good spatial planning can deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for people.
One project investigates the health impacts and inequalities associated with housing converted under England’s expanded permitted development rules, while another explores the relationships between health-focused policies in local plans, the geography of local authorities and local contexts.
We include an RTPI award-winning research project on planning places that support better mental health.
We also include an Interface collection which shines a spotlight on the links between the spatial planning and public health professions and their shared aspirations for public health and wellbeing.
Planning for health
Project: Health impacts of housing created through permitted development rules
This study explores the health impacts and inequalities associated with housing converted from non-residential buildings under England’s expanded PD rules.
Project: Local plans and health
This project explores the relationships between health-focused policies in local plans, the geography of local authorities and local contexts.
Award winner: Mental health and the built environment: delivering mentally healthy places
This award-winning research by Samantha Yates (née Simmons) explores the topic of planning places that are more conducive to mental health.
Interface: Health at the Heart of Spatial Planning
This Interface collection of the Journal of Planning Theory & Practice examines the links between spatial planning and public health.
