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As an RTPI member, you can access a range of benefits and services. These include discounts when booking CPD events/ training and a monthly subscription to The Planner, the official planning magazine of the RTPI. If you hold an RTPI professional membership, you can also use our logo or site signboards to promote yourself or your business.

Chartered RTPI Planners represent the gold standard of planning practice. They are recognised by employers, clients and members of the public for their skills, expertise and professional practice. We recognise that planners may enter the profession in different ways, which is why we offer four competency-based routes to Chartered membership based on your experience.  A full list of membership classes can be found here.

Past members can re-join the RTPI at their previous membership class at any time. Retired Members who are transitioning back to planning employment can also revert to their previous class of membership.

Why re-join?

• Regain professional status and recognition.
• Use relevant post-nominals and logo to showcase your knowledge and expertise.
• Straightforward application and flexible subscription payment options.
• Access RTPI member benefits and services.

Being an RTPI member demonstrates to clients, colleagues, the public and employers around the world that you work to the highest professional and ethical standards.

There are two fees relating to membership:

• Administration: This fee is a one-of payment when applying to join, reinstate or transfer your membership.
• Annual subscription: These fees are payable to maintain and renew your membership. Membership subscription fees are due shortly after election to your RTPI membership and annually on 1 January.   New members are charged a pro rata of the membership subscription based on the month elected to 31 December.

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