Finalists

Sustainable Construction Supplementary Planning Document 2021 entered Milton Keynes Council

The SPD is a core component in the delivery of our ambition for carbon neutrality by 2030, by providing developers with plain guidance on meeting local sustainability objectives. Moreover, it raises standards in planning practice, by requiring major residential developers to demonstrate how performance gaps will be closed through application of a quality assurance regime and monitor building performance so that developers and future residents are aware of any unintended performance gaps. The document provides a template for other local authorities to introduce similar standards, thereby driving delivery of healthier, and more energy efficient living environments across the country.

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Preparation of Twyford Neighbourhood Plan entered by Twyford Neighbourhood Plan Project Group

The project group took on the preparation of the Twyford Neighbourhood Plan for Twyford parish Council, with everything that involved. It took 8 years. The task ended when the plan was complete for Referendum . The success of their work is shown by the 83% vote in favour and by the praise of the Examiner and the support of the South Downs Authority. The plan is outstanding in transforming the views of local people into the technical local plan language, in crafting wholly original policies, in its selection of the complex village centre site and demonstrating its deliverability.

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Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2013-33 entered by Buckinghamshire Council

Planning was put at the heart of the ambitious Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan, providing over 30,000 homes and meeting the housing needs in growing Buckinghamshire. The plan overcame previous plan hurdles of the Duty to Co-operate, providing a sustianable growth agenda, strategic transport infrastructure, accessible green spaces, met other legal requirements of SA and HRA and also tackled challenges as they came along - the designation of Aylesbury as a Garden Town, 5 councils merging into one unitary council and the Covid pandemic in the middle of te examination and final consultations.

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The Tangmere Strategic Development Location (TSDL) Masterplan entered Countryside Partnerships PLC

The Masterplan for the Tangmere Strategic Development Location is designed to deliver a residential-led mixed-use development, including up to 1,300 mixed-tenure homes along with significant public open space and community infrastructure. The site is being brought forward by Countryside as CDC’s development partner, working alongside Tangmere Parish Council to realise the ‘One Village’ vision set out in their Neighbourhood Plan. The Masterplan is an excellent example of partnership working between a developer, LPA and local community; and of building trust in the planning process whilst delivering significant economic, social and environmental benefits through working in collaboration with an existing community.

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Pioneering Places East Kent entered by Five10Twelve / Creative Folkestone

Pioneering Places aimed to make East Kent an even better place to live, work and visit by empowering communities to engage with planning, planners, architects and placemaking through culture and heritage.Pioneering Places delivered outcomes focused on four different heritage sites in Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Ramsgate. Each of the sites had been abandoned, fallen into disuse or was otherwise not meeting its full potential for development, cultural or community use. Pioneering Places empowered communities to identify new uses for these sites and bring them to the attention of local authorities to bring them back into community use.

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Featherbed Fruits, Middle Farm, Mixbury entered by Fisher German

A UK-leading polytunnel project that will deliver local food produce all year round using innovative technologies, ultimately reducing food imports to the UK from abroad. Featherbed Fruits is a farm diversification project with significant climate, economic and educational benefits. Based near the village of Mixbury, Oxfordshire, the project will supply strawberries to local food outlets and will help meet the increased demand for locally sourced produce. The project will also offer educational school visits and have climate benefits for example through reducing pesticide use, recycling rainfall and the use of a hydroponic (soil free) system.

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The Whitehill & Bordon Green Loop and Wayfinding Project entered by East Hants District Council

This is a large Green Infrastructure project that delivers against many objectives and delivered by partners, which has been critical to its success. This cycling and walking infrastructure has been delivered and designed to have a positive impact predominantly on health and wellbeing. The Green Loop – a 7km loop of paths that encircles Whitehill & Bordon is used by walkers, runners, and cyclists. The waymarkers, the totems, benches and blocks provide vital information, places of mindfulness and rest. Together, they are a key to encouraging residents and visitors to choose active travel in and around the town.

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Roebuck Land and Planning

Since its inception 3 years ago, Roebuck has strived to be different to other planning consultancies. From a Client’s perspective it focuses on them, identifying their land based requirements and achieving their objectives within the industry. From an internal perspective it also seeks to be different, it has moved away from a formal structure to create a workplace which fits with the needs of the individuals within it. This balance promotes equality and mental health to all of the team members making it an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work.

Axiom Planning

They are passionate planning professionals who uphold the highest ethical standards and deliver exceptional work for their discerning clients.  Their straight shooting, pragmatic approach enables them to competently navigate complex issues and deliver successful solutions. Leading on more than 15 Paragraph 80e projects and numerous high-quality residential and rural leisure projects, they relish a challenge to deliver where others cannot. Working as a close-knit team and collaborating with other professionals, they have worked on a wide range of projects over the years, and have an excellent track record in securing consent.

Arrow Planning Limited

‘We’re the wingman you want at your side as you navigate the maze of local planning.’ – Arrow Planning is a Buckinghamshire based consultancy with a proven track record of delivery on complex and strategic projects across the country.

A dynamic team of five, approaching five years in business, focusing their shared vision to delivering high quality, sustainable schemes and creating a positive legacy within local communities.

The team ethos of high standards and empowering others is projected by the innovative schemes they are consulted on, their dedication to inspire students and providing hands on help to their local community.

WS Planning & Architecture

WS Planning & Architecture are a forward thinking Practice who unlock potential for their clients, WS Team and local community. They value their team as the foundation of their practice and the contribution that every person makes. They recognise that pride and enjoyment in the job come from commitment and leadership by example. They work together to train, develop and reward their team in ways that acknowledge performance, teamwork and individual abilities. They strive to improve their community through work with charities and community groups. Whether they are assisting clients or providing work experience, they take pride in helping others.

The winner of the RTPI South East Young Planner of the Year 2022 will be announced on the 30th June at RTPI South East Awards ceremony  at The Jury Inn Waterfront, Kings Road, Brighton.

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