South East Awards for Planning Excellence shortlist
The RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence 2026 continue to recognise and highlight the positive contribution planning professionals make in the communities we serve around the world.
Congratulations to the to the South East Awards for Planning Excellence winners 2026 who were announced at the Summer reception and awards ceremony on 9 July 2026, at Southhampton.
Winners:
- Best in Region and Best Project: Reawakening the Maison Dieu submitted by Dover District Council
- Best Homes and Communities: Staner Court submitted by Thanet District Council
- Mid-size Planning Consultancy of the Year: Arrow Planning
- Small Planning Consultancy of the Year: WWA
- Planning Authority of the Year: Dover District Council
- Young Planner of the Year: Benjamin Hindle, Vistry Group
- Regional Chair's award: Teynham Parochial CofE Primary School submitted by Bailey Partnership
Commendations:
Best Projects:
- YASA Headquarters, Bicester Motion submitted by Edgars Limited
- Stone Parish Council (SPC), Stone Recreation Ground submitted by Graham Simpkin Planning (GSP)
- Brighton Youth Centre submitted by Lewis and Co Planning
Homes and Communities category:
- Kingston Wharf submitted by Lewis and Co Planning SE Ltd
- Coronation Place, Uckfield, Wealden District Council submitted by Wealden District Council
Young Planner of the Year category:
- Toby Deacon, Lewis and Co Planning
Thank you to the judges
Thank you to our judges for generously volunteering their time, dedication, and expertise to the judging process, including participating in interviews and site visits. Your commitment and support are truly appreciated.
Thank you to the sponsors for their continued support.
- Headline and ceremony sponsor: Stantec
- Category sponsors: Nicholsons, Vistry and Carrington West
