Planning Authority of the Year winners, commended and finalists
Planning Authority of the Year
This award celebrates outstanding Local Planning Authorities.
Winner
The judges' comments: The GCSP team demonstrates exceptional innovation and problem-solving, implementing creative solutions like a three-tier pre-application system and a SharePoint-based Wiki. Their award-winning community engagement, especially through the Youth Engagement Service, highlights a strong commitment to inclusivity and stakeholder involvement. Consistent positive feedback and improved processing times reflect their dedication to client satisfaction and high-quality service delivery.
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, the planning authority for Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council provides outstanding commitment to excellence and innovation in planning.
Commended
The judges' comments: Judges commended The Be First Planning Team for exceling through continued innovative problem-solving, strong stakeholder engagement, and a demonstrated commitment to community and environmental well-being.
Be First (on behalf of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham)
The Be First Planning Team deliver a lean, efficient and innovative planning service which has enabled high quality development at scale in London's Growth Engine.
Finalists
