Excellence in Plan Making Practice winners, commended and finalists

Excellence in Plan Making Practice

This award celebrates outstanding plan-making practice. An up-to-date, evidence-based and ambitious adopted plan is the cornerstone of an effective plan-led system.

Winner

The judges' comments: OPDC created a positive plan to encourage diverse and dynamic spaces. They demonstrated great teamwork and leadership and an extremely inclusive consultation process. Judges were particularly impressed by the plan’s sustainability and its impact on green infrastructure. OPDC Public Realm and Green Infrastructure Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) submitted by Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)

OPDC’s Public Realm and Green Infrastructure SPD provides innovative guidance to deliver inclusive, equitable and sustainable places within one of the UK’s biggest regeneration areas.

Commended

The judges' comments: Judges commended this unique plan for the innovative approach taken by planners which has been clear, simple and effective. The Trafford Design Code submitted by Trafford Council

The Trafford Design Code is an innovative digital SPD which promotes landscape led, sustainable and accessible high-quality design shaped by extensive community engagement.

Finalists