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Policy and Research

Everything we do is inspired by our mission to advance the art and science of town and country planning for the benefit of the public. This means driving planning research, leading policy debates, and identifying best practice.

Policy briefings

Practice and research

Political Engagement

Futureproof new towns

This provides an overview of key themes from the case studies.

International lessons on how to build flexible and adaptable new towns in England

This is tailored to an England-based audience.

Planning is Global 4

How to build a new generation of flexible and adaptable new settlements around the world

Spatial Approaches to Local Energy Planning resource suite (SALEP)

These resources and case studies are part of the RTPI’s SALEP (Spatial Approaches to Local Energy Planning) suite of guidance and analysis on integrating energy planning with town planning across the UK.

View the resources

Planning reform hub

Read about the RTPI's proposals for Government on behalf of the planning profession.

Take a look at the hub

The RTPI Awards for Research Excellence

The RTPI Awards for Research Excellence provide an opportunity to celebrate leading research across the planning community.

About the awards

Planning Research Matters

Our hub showcases research undertaken at RTPI-accredited planning schools.

Take a look at the research

View our State of the Profession 2025 report

Read the report