The Future for Planners: Commercialisation, Professionalism and the Public Interest in the UK

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Ben Clifford (University College London) Susannah Gunn (Newcastle University)

The Future for Planners

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Commercialisation, Professionalism and the Public Interest in the UK

Ben Clifford (University College London), Susannah Gunn (Newcastle University), Andy Inch (The University of Sheffield) , Abigail Schoneboom (Newcastle University)

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Policy Press
17 February 2026

Social issues & processes; Regional government policies; Regional & area planning

Spatial planning is at a crossroads, with government reform undermining the traditional vision of state-employed planners making decisions about urban development in a unified public interest. Nearly half of UK planners are now employed in the private sector, with complex inter-relations between the sectors including supplying outsourced services to local authorities struggling with centrally-imposed budget cuts.

Drawing on new empirical data from a major research project, 'Working in the Public Interest', this book reveals what it's like to be a UK planner in the early 21st century, and how the profession can fulfil its potential for the benefit of society and the environment.

By: Ben Clifford (University College London), Susannah Gunn (Newcastle University), Andy Inch (The University of Sheffield), Abigail Schoneboom (Newcastle University), Jason Slade (University of Sheffield)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447366034
ISBN 10: 1447366034
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 17 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ben Clifford is Professor of Spatial Planning at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London. Zan Gunn is Senior Lecturer of Planning at Newcastle University. Andy Inch is Senior Lecturer of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield. Abigail Schoneboom is Lecturer in Urban Planning at Newcastle University. Jason Slade is Lecturer in Planning at the University of Sheffield. Malcolm Tait is Professor of Planning at the University of Sheffield. Geoff Vigar is Professor of Urban Planning at Newcastle University.

Reviews for The Future for Planners: Commercialisation, Professionalism and the Public Interest in the UK

""This is a seminal text for understanding both the historical evolution and contemporary state of planning and its claims to professionalism and public interest."" Town Planning Review ""The authors provide a considered and empirically grounded account of the state of planning in a period where multiple pressures have been ramped-up. Clearly the value of good planning has been underestimated for some time. This very well-written account should be of great interest to policy makers as well as academic researchers."" Gavin Parker, University of Reading ""This book provides fascinating insights into how planning is actually practised in different places and different sectors in England, casting a light on what is often hidden."" John Sturzaker, University of Hertfordshire