Neighbourhood planning, rural ageing and public health policy in England: a case of policy myopia?

This article draws together new research findings with recent evidence, theory and policy developments relating to place-based planning for health and well-being. It considers how neighbourhood planning (NP) can support the advancement of the ageing-well agenda and well-being goals in rural areas of...

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Published in:Town planning review 2022-05, Vol.93 (3), p.275-300
Main Authors: Lee, Caroline, Parker, Gavin, Buckner, Stefanie, Mattocks, Calum, Barnes, Amy, Oliver, Emily J, Cowan, Andy, Lafortune, Louise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Architectural design
Architecture, Domestic
Commitment
Downsizing
Health care policy
Health planning
Health policy
Housing
Housing developments
Incentives
Local planning
Medical policy
Myopia
Neighborhoods
Nurse practitioners
Policy making
Public health
Public policy
Rural areas
Rural communities
Rural development
Social networks
Social participation
Urban planning
Well being
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Summary:This article draws together new research findings with recent evidence, theory and policy developments relating to place-based planning for health and well-being. It considers how neighbourhood planning (NP) can support the advancement of the ageing-well agenda and well-being goals in rural areas of England. We argue that NP can theoretically impact positively on age-friendly objectives (sensitive housing design, downsizing options, social and civic participation), but this is limited without greater incentives and political commitment to integrated policy making. Without due attention, the advancement of ageing well and rural well-being through NP, as currently constructed, will remain a largely missed opportunity.
ISSN:0041-0020
1478-341X
DOI:10.3828/tpr.2021.39