Royal Town Planning Institute
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The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), with over 27,000 members worldwide, champions the value of planning in building thriving places and communities.
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Introducing the new RTPI brand. Empowering planners. Connecting people. Championing the planning profession.
Explore the thinking behind the brand – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/our-fresh-new-brand-is-here/
Explore the thinking behind the brand – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/our-fresh-new-brand-is-here/
"My role has had me engaging with members across Scotland, seeking their thoughts on how the profession should respond to planning policy."
Joseph Ashmore reflects on his experience as Intern Project Officer:https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/reflections-from-an-rtpi-scotland-intern/
Joseph Ashmore reflects on his experience as Intern Project Officer:https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/reflections-from-an-rtpi-scotland-intern/
Reflections from an RTPI Scotland intern | Championing the power of planning
As my time at RTPI Scotland comes to an end, I want to offer some reflections on my time as Intern Project Officer.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"My role has had me engaging with members across Scotland, seeking their thoughts on how the profession should respond to planning policy."
Joseph Ashmore reflects on his experience as Intern Project Officer:https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/reflections-from-an-rtpi-scotland-intern/
Joseph Ashmore reflects on his experience as Intern Project Officer:https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/reflections-from-an-rtpi-scotland-intern/
Does Grand Falls offer lessons for proposed UK new towns?
Brian Whiteley, Planning Advisor for Planning Aid England, looks at the Canadian garden city to find out.
Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/lessons-from-canada-for-uk-new-towns/
Brian Whiteley, Planning Advisor for Planning Aid England, looks at the Canadian garden city to find out.
Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/lessons-from-canada-for-uk-new-towns/
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Does Grand Falls offer lessons for proposed UK new towns?
Brian Whiteley, Planning Advisor for Planning Aid England, looks at the Canadian garden city to find out.
Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/lessons-from-canada-for-uk-new-towns/
Brian Whiteley, Planning Advisor for Planning Aid England, looks at the Canadian garden city to find out.
Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/lessons-from-canada-for-uk-new-towns/
Aisling Byrne, RTPI Senior Public Affairs Officer breaks down findings and recommendations for three key Committee reports.
Read her blog: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/updates-from-across-parliament/
Read her blog: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/updates-from-across-parliament/
Updates from across Parliament | Championing the power of planning
In typical Parliamentary fashion, the run-up to the end of this year is a flurry of report publications, consultations and announcements
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Aisling Byrne, RTPI Senior Public Affairs Officer breaks down findings and recommendations for three key Committee reports.
Read her blog: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/updates-from-across-parliament/
Read her blog: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/updates-from-across-parliament/
Join the RTPI's #WorldTownPlanningDay 2025 online programme, which brings together case studies from the UK and around the world, fostering the exchange of ideas globally.
👉Register for the free webinars at:
www.rtpi.org.uk/wtpd
This year's theme is 'With Planning We Can'
👉Register for the free webinars at:
www.rtpi.org.uk/wtpd
This year's theme is 'With Planning We Can'
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join the RTPI's #WorldTownPlanningDay 2025 online programme, which brings together case studies from the UK and around the world, fostering the exchange of ideas globally.
👉Register for the free webinars at:
www.rtpi.org.uk/wtpd
This year's theme is 'With Planning We Can'
👉Register for the free webinars at:
www.rtpi.org.uk/wtpd
This year's theme is 'With Planning We Can'
Learn about planning for rural places in the October edition of Planning Research Matters - a hub showcasing research from RTPI-accredited planning schools.
Projects include Rural Exception Sites, commuting from rural places and rural gentrification.
Read more:
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Projects include Rural Exception Sites, commuting from rural places and rural gentrification.
Read more:
www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-r...
October 31, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Learn about planning for rural places in the October edition of Planning Research Matters - a hub showcasing research from RTPI-accredited planning schools.
Projects include Rural Exception Sites, commuting from rural places and rural gentrification.
Read more:
www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-r...
Projects include Rural Exception Sites, commuting from rural places and rural gentrification.
Read more:
www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-r...
Senior Public Affairs Officer Aisling Byrne takes you through where we are with the two Planning bills and it's good news for our Chief Planners amendment...
Read the blog here:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/aisling-byrne-bills-bills-bills/
Read the blog here:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/aisling-byrne-bills-bills-bills/
October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Senior Public Affairs Officer Aisling Byrne takes you through where we are with the two Planning bills and it's good news for our Chief Planners amendment...
Read the blog here:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/aisling-byrne-bills-bills-bills/
Read the blog here:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/aisling-byrne-bills-bills-bills/
"Liverpool showed that planning is central to Government’s growth mission, but delivery will stand or fall on capacity, leadership and skills."
RTPI's Senior Public Affairs Officer Lazaros Tsenekidis reflects on the #LabourPartyConference.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
RTPI's Senior Public Affairs Officer Lazaros Tsenekidis reflects on the #LabourPartyConference.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
"Liverpool showed that planning is central to Government’s growth mission, but delivery will stand or fall on capacity, leadership and skills."
RTPI's Senior Public Affairs Officer Lazaros Tsenekidis reflects on the #LabourPartyConference.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
RTPI's Senior Public Affairs Officer Lazaros Tsenekidis reflects on the #LabourPartyConference.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
The RTPI described the Government’s new towns announcement as one of the most ambitious development initiatives in more than 50 years – and one that must be built on lessons from the past if it is to succeed.
Read the RTPI's response:
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Read the RTPI's response:
www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
Next generation of new towns must be future-proof
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has described the Government’s decision to press ahead with a new generation of new towns as one of the most ambitious development initiatives in more than fif...
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September 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The RTPI described the Government’s new towns announcement as one of the most ambitious development initiatives in more than 50 years – and one that must be built on lessons from the past if it is to succeed.
Read the RTPI's response:
www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
Read the RTPI's response:
www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
RTPI has signed a joint letter with more than 30 organisations calling for £6.8m in urgent funding to support Planning Schools to continue to recruit and train apprentice planners.
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
September 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
RTPI has signed a joint letter with more than 30 organisations calling for £6.8m in urgent funding to support Planning Schools to continue to recruit and train apprentice planners.
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
This blog explores a landmark decision last autumn in which Gloucestershire County Council approved the county's largest-ever mineral development project.
Read the blog:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/the-pivotal-role-of-planning-in-gloucestershires-largest-mineral-development/
Read the blog:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/the-pivotal-role-of-planning-in-gloucestershires-largest-mineral-development/
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This blog explores a landmark decision last autumn in which Gloucestershire County Council approved the county's largest-ever mineral development project.
Read the blog:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/the-pivotal-role-of-planning-in-gloucestershires-largest-mineral-development/
Read the blog:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/the-pivotal-role-of-planning-in-gloucestershires-largest-mineral-development/
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🏘️🗺️🏙️The @rtpiplanners.bsky.social has confirmed the re-accreditation of our MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration. 💬RTPI President @helenfadipe.bsky.social said, "Cambridge's MPhil ... demonstrates the mix of academic rigour and real-world relevance we look for in RTPI-accredited programmes."
September 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🏘️🗺️🏙️The @rtpiplanners.bsky.social has confirmed the re-accreditation of our MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration. 💬RTPI President @helenfadipe.bsky.social said, "Cambridge's MPhil ... demonstrates the mix of academic rigour and real-world relevance we look for in RTPI-accredited programmes."
We are delighted to re-accredit the University of Cambridge’s MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration.
It means graduates of the spatial planning programme will be eligible to begin the Licentiate Assessment of Professional Competence, a key step toward becoming a Chartered Town Planner.
It means graduates of the spatial planning programme will be eligible to begin the Licentiate Assessment of Professional Competence, a key step toward becoming a Chartered Town Planner.
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We are delighted to re-accredit the University of Cambridge’s MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration.
It means graduates of the spatial planning programme will be eligible to begin the Licentiate Assessment of Professional Competence, a key step toward becoming a Chartered Town Planner.
It means graduates of the spatial planning programme will be eligible to begin the Licentiate Assessment of Professional Competence, a key step toward becoming a Chartered Town Planner.
The 2025 round of RTPI Research Grants is open for applications.
The programme funds new, innovative, high quality, and impactful planning research.
Learn more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-research/research-and-practice/rtpi-research-grants/practitioner-research-fund-grant-applications/
The programme funds new, innovative, high quality, and impactful planning research.
Learn more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-research/research-and-practice/rtpi-research-grants/practitioner-research-fund-grant-applications/
September 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The 2025 round of RTPI Research Grants is open for applications.
The programme funds new, innovative, high quality, and impactful planning research.
Learn more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-research/research-and-practice/rtpi-research-grants/practitioner-research-fund-grant-applications/
The programme funds new, innovative, high quality, and impactful planning research.
Learn more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-research/research-and-practice/rtpi-research-grants/practitioner-research-fund-grant-applications/
The RTPI has launched Empower 2030, its strategic plan for 2025–2030, setting a route to strengthen the planning profession, enhance member value, and grow its membership.
Read more:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rtpi/who-we-are/our-strategic-priorities/empower-2030-the-rtpi-strategic-plan/
Read more:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rtpi/who-we-are/our-strategic-priorities/empower-2030-the-rtpi-strategic-plan/
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The RTPI has launched Empower 2030, its strategic plan for 2025–2030, setting a route to strengthen the planning profession, enhance member value, and grow its membership.
Read more:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rtpi/who-we-are/our-strategic-priorities/empower-2030-the-rtpi-strategic-plan/
Read more:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rtpi/who-we-are/our-strategic-priorities/empower-2030-the-rtpi-strategic-plan/
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A big congratulations to the editors of 'The Future for Planners' on winning the Royal Town Planning Institute Patsy Healey award! 🌟🎉 @rtpiplanners.bsky.social
🔶Find out more about the award: buff.ly/E981TeS
🔶Find the book: buff.ly/dFCv38J
🔶Find out more about the award: buff.ly/E981TeS
🔶Find the book: buff.ly/dFCv38J
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A big congratulations to the editors of 'The Future for Planners' on winning the Royal Town Planning Institute Patsy Healey award! 🌟🎉 @rtpiplanners.bsky.social
🔶Find out more about the award: buff.ly/E981TeS
🔶Find the book: buff.ly/dFCv38J
🔶Find out more about the award: buff.ly/E981TeS
🔶Find the book: buff.ly/dFCv38J
Congratulations to the 5 winning entries for the 2025 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence. 🙌
Discover the winners 👇
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
Discover the winners 👇
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
September 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Congratulations to the 5 winning entries for the 2025 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence. 🙌
Discover the winners 👇
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
Discover the winners 👇
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
Introducing the new RTPI brand. Empowering planners. Connecting people. Championing the planning profession.
Explore the thinking behind the brand – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/our-fresh-new-brand-is-here/
Explore the thinking behind the brand – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/our-fresh-new-brand-is-here/
September 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Introducing the new RTPI brand. Empowering planners. Connecting people. Championing the planning profession.
Explore the thinking behind the brand – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/our-fresh-new-brand-is-here/
Explore the thinking behind the brand – https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/our-fresh-new-brand-is-here/
The RTPI has warned that the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which passed its Second Reading on 2 September, could leave rural communities behind.
Read more
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/rural-areas-risk-being-left-behind-in-drive-for-devolution/
Read more
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/rural-areas-risk-being-left-behind-in-drive-for-devolution/
September 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The RTPI has warned that the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which passed its Second Reading on 2 September, could leave rural communities behind.
Read more
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/rural-areas-risk-being-left-behind-in-drive-for-devolution/
Read more
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/rural-areas-risk-being-left-behind-in-drive-for-devolution/
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Great to see Issue 201 of the #ScottishPlanner out this week - it’s a wee festival of planning celebrating this year’s winners in the Awards for Planning Excellence plus all the usual contents, including the latest episode of my Podlicious recommendations… www.rtpi.org.uk/media/21122/...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Great to see Issue 201 of the #ScottishPlanner out this week - it’s a wee festival of planning celebrating this year’s winners in the Awards for Planning Excellence plus all the usual contents, including the latest episode of my Podlicious recommendations… www.rtpi.org.uk/media/21122/...
A survey from the RTPI and YouGov reveals that the UK public has serious doubts about whether the next generation of new towns will meet future needs.
These findings echo recommendations in RTPI’s Futureproof New Towns interim report:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
These findings echo recommendations in RTPI’s Futureproof New Towns interim report:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
Public lacks confidence in the next generation of New Towns, but has clear ideas for getting them right, RTPI and YouGov survey finds
73% of Brits are not confident the next generation of new towns will meet community needs in 50 years’ time.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A survey from the RTPI and YouGov reveals that the UK public has serious doubts about whether the next generation of new towns will meet future needs.
These findings echo recommendations in RTPI’s Futureproof New Towns interim report:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
These findings echo recommendations in RTPI’s Futureproof New Towns interim report:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
RTPI warns Housing Minister @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social of major threat to planning profession from level 7 apprenticeship restrictions.
Read more about the impact and possible solutions:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
Read more about the impact and possible solutions:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
RTPI warns Housing Minister of major threat to planning profession from apprenticeship restrictions
The RTPI has warned the Housing Minister of major threat to planning profession from apprenticeship restrictions.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
RTPI warns Housing Minister @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social of major threat to planning profession from level 7 apprenticeship restrictions.
Read more about the impact and possible solutions:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
Read more about the impact and possible solutions:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
📣BREAKING NEWS: Professor John Sturzaker FRTPI is joining RTPI as the new Director of Careers and Education in October 2025.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
New director of careers and education to join RTPI
The institute has appointed Professor John Sturzaker to lead its careers and education division.
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July 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📣BREAKING NEWS: Professor John Sturzaker FRTPI is joining RTPI as the new Director of Careers and Education in October 2025.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
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Thrilled that our strategic planning research has been shortlisted!!
Congratulations to the 18 finalists announced today for the 2025 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence.
Are you on the list? Find out https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
Are you on the list? Find out https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
July 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Thrilled that our strategic planning research has been shortlisted!!
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Congratulations all! A fantastic showcase of planning research. It was a pleasure being on the judging panel for the Patsy Healey Award and reading the entries - and tough to narrow them down into a shortlist
Congratulations to the 18 finalists announced today for the 2025 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence.
Are you on the list? Find out https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
Are you on the list? Find out https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
July 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations all! A fantastic showcase of planning research. It was a pleasure being on the judging panel for the Patsy Healey Award and reading the entries - and tough to narrow them down into a shortlist
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I am pleased to share that I have been selected as a finalist for the RTPI Early Career Research Award this year for a chapter of my thesis. Thank you very much to my co-authors!
Congratulations to the 18 finalists announced today for the 2025 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence.
Are you on the list? Find out https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
Are you on the list? Find out https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/
July 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I am pleased to share that I have been selected as a finalist for the RTPI Early Career Research Award this year for a chapter of my thesis. Thank you very much to my co-authors!