Who we are

We support planners at every stage of their career: raising professional standards, shaping planning policy, and proudly awarding chartered status, the highest professional accreditation in UK planning.

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Strategic spatial planning and the framework for co-operation

Strengthening alignment on the island of Ireland.

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RTPI response to the proposed reforms to the NPPF and other changes to the planning system

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Futureproof New Towns

In England and around the world a new generation of new towns brings huge opportunities, but also risks.

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The Royal Town Planning Institute champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities.

News

Elle Cass and Uche Echeozo honoured for their exceptional contributions to the planning profession

02 June 2026

Championing planning

One institute, many opportunities

01 June 2026

RTPI champions planning and partnership approaches at World Urban Forum

29 May 2026

Championing planning

Blogs

Delegates at the ICN conference

Shining a light on enforcement and independent consultancy

04 June 2026

Championing planning

New towns: a recommitment to good planning?

03 June 2026

Inspiring future planners: a day at a school careers fayre

02 June 2026

Planning education

Consultations

RTPI NI response to a Rural NI: Our New Approach 2026-2041

01 June 2026

RTPI response to the inquiry into young people and the built environment

28 May 2026

Health and inclusive planning, Design, Community engagement

RTPI response to the MHCLG consultation on the New Towns Draft programme

21 May 2026

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Our proposals on planning reform

Majority of planners say public misunderstands planning system

A survey by the RTPI and The Planner has revealed a disconnect between planners and the public.

Planning has taken its place at the top table - let’s keep it there

The RTPI urges reforms to ensure the planning system can meet housing targets and drive growth.

Planning reform hub

The RTPI set out its key legislative asks of Government on behalf of the planning profession.

Dr Victoria Hills: Planning at the heart of economic growth

We want to ensure the door is well and truly open for the next generation of planners.

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Featured events

Annual Planning law update (Leeds)

National, London

Minerals planning conference 2026

South East England, West Midlands

South East CPD day : Shaping better places - (Guildford / hybrid)