The Politics and Ideology of Planning

“Tim Marshall offers ways forward and some guidelines on how to approach a better path of planning that also offers solutions to today’s most burning natural and built environment issues.” Hungarian Geographical Bulletin

"Marshall not only presents a compelling view of key issues in the contemporary planning system, but has outlined key areas of concern for the future. A must-read for students, practitioners and academics alike.” Malcolm Tait, University of Sheffield

"An incisive and critical book spurred by the belief that planning matters enough for us to understand its relationship to politics and ideology properly. It has something to offer all those with a serious interest in planning." Huw Thomas, Cardiff University

“A well-written, timely and insightful book, casting light on the role of politics and ideology in shaping the built and natural environment of the United Kingdom.” Rose Grayston, Create Streets Foundation

Tim Marshall is Emeritus Professor at Oxford Brookes University.

Introducing planning, politics and ideology

Writing on politics and ideology in planning

Ideologies in Britain, with initial linking to planning

Planning history, planning reform and politics and ideology

Planning expertise and planning law: autonomy from politics and ideology?

Ideology and politics in government, central and local

Ideology and politics in professions, lobbying, consultancies and pressure groups

Communication, the media and deliberation

Facets of planning action: heritage, local environment and design

Fields of planning action: housing, economy and infrastructure

Paths to improving the ideological and political dimensions of planning