RTPI South West
RTPI South West promotes planning as a profession and builds links with other built environment professions and organisations throughout the South West. We offer members a programme of affordable seminars and events to assist with their continuing professional development requirements, and also publish a regular newsletter for member
More than 2,000 planners from central, regional and local government, private consultancies, the education sector and other organisations are members of RTPI South West. We welcome the views and opinions of all our members, and we are always looking for volunteers to help with running our programmes.
For more information on how to get involved in RTPI South West, please email Helen Clarke or call 01823 250822.
WINNER OF THE RTPI SW PLANNING ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD 2007 (sponsored by White Young Green Planning)
Tiverton Pannier Market Enhancement Scheme
Submitted by Mid Devon District Council - Best entry in "Planning on the Ground" category and overall winner of the Philip Barclay Silver Cup. A award ceremony was held on 3rd March 2008 at Tiverton Town Hall with all entries and winners in attendance. Photo shows Catherine Marlow receiving the Award on behalf of Mid Devon District Council from Steve Atkinson, Chair 2007. For further details including information on all entries and commendations please click here.
Forthcoming events:
Young Planners Network - Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Process for Young Planners - Thursday 20th November 2008 - 2R001 (R block Main Studio), University of the West of England. See attached flier for further information.
Planning for Play - Delivering Child-Friendly Environments - 3rd December 2008 - Oxstall Campus, University of Gloucester - This is a one day, interactive joint event with RTPI West Midlands, the University of Gloucestershire and CABE. During the day, in addition to presentations, there will be an outdoor interactive session, visits to sites in Gloucester and designing for play surgeries providing an opportunity for participants to get advice on 'live' projects or planning applications. See attached flier for further details.
Retail Planning - 5th December 2008 - The Thistle Hotel, Bristol - Discussions of emerging best practice in considering retail development, the driver from developers, the needs test, retail’s role in regeneration and issues of how to achieve a genuine mix of uses. Including a walking tour of the recently completed Cabot Circus Shopping Development, Bristol. For further details click here.
Habitats Regulation Assessment of Spatial Planning Documents - 11th December 2008 - The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton - A FREE event being organised with Natural England. Presented by David Tyldesley of David Tyldesley & Associates. Limited spaces so book early to avoid disappointment. To book a place contact Helen Clarke at southwest@rtpi.org.uk or 01823 250822.
2009 CPD Conference Programme
The RTPI SW 2009 Conference Programme is now available - see the attached Block Booking Form to take advantage of great discounts if booked before 31st January 2009.
SW Regional Spatial Strategy
The RTPI SW has submitted its response to the Secretary of State's proposed changes to the SW Regional Spatial Strategy - document attached. Should you have any comments/questions please contact Geoff Walker, RTPI SW Policy/Media Officer on 01225 442861 or SWPolicy@rtpi.org.uk.
RTPI Conference - Development Management - 12 Nov 08
Speakers' Presentations:
Planning Bill & Housing & Regeneration Act Update; Development Management in a Recession and Planning Law Update - John Bosworth and Liz Osborne, Ashfords - See attached presentation.
The Householders Appeals Service - Sean Canavan, Planning Inspectorate
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Latest Events
Latest Articles
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11-Nov-08 | Forthcoming Events |
| 31-Oct-08 | Research |
| 01-Apr-08 | RTPI SW Planning Achievement Awards 2007 |
| 01-Apr-08 | Sub National Review |
| 28-Aug-07 | Young Planners' Network for the South West |
| 23-Jul-07 | Contact the RTPI SW Region |
| 20-Jul-07 | Planning for Sustainability Environmental Case Studies and Guide |
| 20-Feb-07 | Results of the RTPI SW Planning Achievement Awards 2006 |
| 18-Jan-07 | RTPI South West Regional Management Board and Regional Activities Committee 2008 |
| 10-Jan-07 | RTPI South West Newsletters |
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