The Institute in Wales responds to a range of consultations conducted by the Welsh Government, the National Assembly for Wales' Committees and other national bodies, and produces position papers on policy issues relevant to Wales, as well as considering UK proposals from a Wales' perspective.
The RTPI Cymru Policy and Research Forum provide advice with regard to developing RTPI responses and policy work.
Policy and Research Forum
The Policy and Research Forum is a sub-forum of the RTPI Cymru Executive Committee and leads on advising on RTPI Cymru policy, practice and research activities. The Forum is formed for a three year period.
Current policy consultations
RTPI Cymru is asked to comment on various consultations documents. Members' views on current consultations are always welcome and should be submitted by e-mail to the Policy Team, or by post to the RTPI Cymru Office.
The Forum is currently considering the following consultations, if you would like to provide comments for the Forum to consider please e-mail. The deadline for responding to RTPI Cymru is given against each consultation, with a hyperlink to the consultation document.
The future of Welsh law: classification, consolidation and codification
The closing date for this consultation is 16 January 2020
Technical Advice Note 15: Development, flooding and coastal erosion
The closing date for this consultation is 17 January 2020
Compulsory purchase orders (CPOs): updated policy and guidance
The closing date for this consultation is 17 January 2020
Recent Policy Responses
RTPI Cymru's response to consultations made during 2019 can be found below; responses made in previous years can be found by following the links to the left.
2019
Delivery of housing through the planning system
The RTPI response can be viewed here.
Draft National Development Framework
The RTPI response can be viewed here
Draft Development Plan Manual (Edition 3)
The RTPI response can be viewed here
National Strategy for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management
The RTPI response can be viewed here
Decarbonisation of Transport
The RTPI response can be viewed here.
Regional Imbalances in the UK Economy Inquiry
The RTPI response can be viewed here.
Managing the Marine Historic Environment of Wales
RTPI Cymru's response can be viewed here.
Environmental Principles and Governance in Wales Post European Union exit
RTPI Cymru's response can be viewed here.
Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales
RTPI Cymru's response can be viewed here.
Measuring our Nation's Progress
RTPI Cymru's response can be viewed here.
Draft Climate Change Adaption Plan for Wales
RTPI Cymru's response can be viewed here.
Improving Public Transport
RTPI Cymru's response can be viewed here.
Wales Audit Commission: Local Government Study of Planning Services
RTPI Cymru's response can be viewed here.