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Planning Authority of the Year winners, commended and finalists

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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
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Bassetlaw District Council
Be First (on behalf of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham)
Ceredigion County Council
City of Edinburgh Council
Crawley Borough Council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service
Trafford Council Planning and Development Service
Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Councils