Winner: Crickhowell Place Plan, Chris Jones Regeneration and Crickhowell Town Council
The Crickhowell place plan is aligned to the Y Bannau management plan approach and has applied the principles of Doughnut Economics when looking at planetary, environmental and social spheres of action. This strategic yet bottom up approach followed through the plan process and led to outcomes being at a Park and town level. The place plan adopted accessible, creative, and inclusive approaches to plan participation. It has also enabled Crickhowell Town Council with managing its cultural and organisation changes. A toolkit has also been devised to help the Park Authority with the roll out of other Place Plans.
The judges said "The entry presents a thoughtful and inclusive planning approach, clearly outlining project aims, stakeholder engagement, and the planners’ pivotal role. It excels in community involvement, using diverse methods to achieve impressive engagement levels. The plan addresses climate and nature emergencies with well-developed policies and demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusivity."
Chris Jones and the Crickhowell Town Council Team at the RTPI Cymru Awards and Summer Party 2025 (credit: Chloe Michelle Photography)
It is a very proud moment for me as a planner