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Affiliate

If you have an interest in planning and want to be involved, you can become an Affiliate of the RTPI. Affiliates do not require any professional planning qualification, experience or educational attainment.

Anyone with an interest in town planning can become an affiliate of the RTPI. However if you are eligible for another membership class you should apply for this. If you are not sure which membership class is right for you, try our membership wizard.

Benefits

Affiliates receive the following membership benefits:

  • High-quality CPD training (regional and national) at RTPI member rates
  • Member only resources on the RTPI website
  • Access to RTPI social events at member rates
  • The ability to pay subscriptions in instalments
  • Planners in the Workplace career support
  • Member forums and online CPD on RTPI Learn
  • The opportunity to join RTPI Networks

Costs

There is a £20 administration fee to process your application. The annual Affiliate subscription rate is £80.

You need to fill the Affiliate Application Form and pay the administration fee. Fees can be paid online or via cheque.

Download the Affiliate Fact Sheet.

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Assessment of Professional Competence
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The APC is the main route to becoming a Chartered Town Planner

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