Guidance

Sustainable placemaking guidance for successful local centres

Advice on how to deliver successful local centres.

• From: Homes England
• Published: 17 May 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Delivering quality: local centres

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This document introduces the concept and purpose of a local centre, and outlines how to design and deliver successful, vibrant and mixed-use local centres. It draws on insights from leading practitioners across the sector, sharing their experiences on what works in practice.

Principles of successful local centres are summarised, and strategies for delivering successful local centres are introduced.

Local centres are identified in local planning policies to support convenient access to essential goods and services. These centres are essential to deliver sustainable communities, enabling residents to live, work and access services locally, and in turn supporting more sustainable choices in how people live and travel.

Published 17 May 2026