The RTPI leads policy debates, establishes new approaches and influences national planning policy. The policy team keeps the development of planning legislation and policy under review and ensures the consistent application of RTPI policy on a wide range of topics.

RTPI policy on planning is set out in the following statements:

• The RTPI's Manifesto for Planning: Shaping the Future (pdf, 1.4mb) shapes our policy work together with the RTPI Corporate Strategy 2010-2014 (pdf, 240kb).
• Completed consultation responses set out the RTPI's position on government and other consultations relevant to spatial planning. 
• RTPI Vision for Planning
• Our Seven Commitments on Climate Change

get involved

We welcome members' views on our policy development work. Members can help shape RTPI policy in the following ways:

• View Open consultations and make a contribution.
• Our General Assembly debates major strategic issues.
• Our Planning Policy and Practice Committee maintains a UK and Ireland overview of policy issues. 
• We provide Practice advice, information and signposting on a wide range of topics, including our Climate Change Compendium.
• There are national Policy Forums for England, Ireland and Cymru/Wales.
• The RTPI in Scotland maintains a close overview of Scottish issues.
• Get involved in policy development work for your RTPI Nation or Region, wherever you are.
• Our Networks and Associations regularly participate in policy development and also publish bulletins which include views on policy from members and ask for policy contributions. Sign up and volunteer to help with policy.
• Experience gained through Planning Aid casework is used to inform our policy work.
• Email the Policy Team.

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