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Finalists’
Brochure
Watch the virtual ceremony live on
www.youtube.com/theRTPI
on 30 April at 1pm GMT
Contents
3 Welcome from RTPI President, Sue Manns FRTPI
4 Thank you to our sponsors
7 Excellence in Plan Making Practice
9 Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy
11 Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing
13 Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture
15 Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment
16 Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes - small schemes (up to 50 homes)
17 Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes - large schemes (50 or more homes)
2 18 Excellence in Tech Within Planning Practice
19 International Award for Planning Excellence Join the conversation
20 In-house Planning Team of the Year @rtpiplanners
21 Local Authority Planning Team of the Year rtpiplanners
22 Small Planning Consultancy of the Year RoyalTownPlanningInstitute
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24 Planning Consultancy of the Year
#RTPIAwards
26 Young Planner of the Year
Welcome to the RTPI
Awards for Planning Excellence 2020
President’s welcome
Sue Manns FRTPI
It is a great privilege to share with you details of the finalists for
this year’s RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence.
For over 40 years, these prestigious Awards have celebrated
the exceptional work undertaken by planners; work which
will have a lasting influence on society, the environment and
the quality of life for generations to come. This year’s winners
will be announced on 30 April at 1pm on the RTPI’s YouTube
channel. These award winners represent the very best of the
best.
Our judges, policy advisors and Chair of the Judging Panel,
Professor Sadie Morgan, have done an amazing job,
assessing a record number of entries. 3
On behalf of the profession, I thank you all.
Finally, I would like to thank our headline sponsors, AECOM
and Savills for their generosity in supporting the 2020 Awards
for Planning Excellence.
Thank you to our 2020 Headline Sponsors
AECOM are a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to
develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.
Building iconic skyscrapers. Planning new cities. Connecting people and economies with roads,
bridges, tunnels and transit systems. Helping governments maintain stability and security.
Restoring damaged environments. Delivering clean water and energy.
They connect expertise across services, markets, and geographies to deliver transformative
outcomes. Worldwide, AECOM design, build, finance, operate and manage projects and
programmes that unlock opportunities, protect our environment and improve people’s lives.
We are AECOM.
aecom.com
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The Savills Planning team has over 250 planning specialists across their network of offices
throughout the UK. Their regional teams, are able to provide the highest quality professional
planning service, underpinned by a detailed knowledge of market conditions and an
understanding of local and strategic issues.
The team provides a full range of sector specialist advice, including: Applications and Appeals,
Compulsory Purchase and Compensation, Economics, Expert Witness, Regeneration and
Urban Design, Legal Agreements and Infrastructure Payments, Stakeholder Engagement,
Sustainability and Environmental considerations, Energy Planning, Heritage Planning, and
Planning Policy at National, Local or Neighbourhood level.
savills.co.ukThank you to our 2020 Category Sponsors
Excellence in Planning for AECOM are a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most
complex challenges.
a Successful Economy
Building iconic skyscrapers. Planning new cities. Connecting people and economies with roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems. Helping governments
maintain stability and security. Restoring damaged environments. Delivering clean water and energy.
They connect expertise across services, markets, and geographies to deliver transformative outcomes. Worldwide, AECOM design, build, finance, operate and
manage projects and programmes that unlock opportunities, protect our environment and improve people’s lives.
We are AECOM.
aecom.com @AECOM
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at
Excellence in Planning for Stantec, they always design with community in mind.
the Natural Environment
stantec.com @stantec
WSP | Indigo have a success rate that’s second to none. In the last five years, they’ve secured a ‘first-time’ consent for over 95% of the projects they work on. 5
Excellence in Planning to Deliver A track record that clients appreciate.
Homes - small schemes (up
to 50 homes) and Excellence It is their people who deliver that success. They are the best in the business. They have nearly 100 experienced and creative professionals working throughout
the UK. Their commercial edge and planning expertise is what makes Indigo stand out.
in Planning to Deliver Homes
- large schemes (50 or more They’ve been the best for 30 years. They intend to keep it that way.
homes)
indigoplanning.com @IndigoPlanning
Connected Places Catapult accelerates smarter living and travelling in and between the places of tomorrow. They focus on growing businesses with
Excellence in Tech Within innovations in mobility services and the built environment that enable new levels of physical, digital and social connectedness. Connected Places
Planning Practice Catapult operates at the intersection between public and private sectors and between local government and transport authorities. They convene the
disparate parts of the market to help innovators navigate the complexity of doing business, creating new commercial opportunities and improving
productivity, socio-economic and environmental benefits for places.
cp.catapult.org.uk @CPCatapultThank you to our 2020 Category Sponsors
The Savills Planning team has over 250 planning specialists across their network of offices throughout the UK. Their regional teams, are able to provide the
In-house Planning highest quality professional planning service, underpinned by a detailed knowledge of market conditions and an understanding of local and strategic issues.
Team of the Year
The team provides a full range of sector specialist advice, including: Applications and Appeals, Compulsory Purchase and Compensation, Economics, Expert
Witness, Regeneration and Urban Design, Legal Agreements and Infrastructure Payments, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability and Environmental
considerations, Energy Planning, Heritage Planning, and Planning Policy at National, Local or Neighbourhood level.
savills.co.uk @savills
Pegasus Group is a leading national development consultancy specialising in planning, design, environment, economics and heritage. They have more than 300
Local Authority of the Year skilled and experienced staff operating from 14 offices who work in collaboration with our clients to provide bespoke solutions focusing on delivering successful
Pegasus
outcomes and maximising value. They combine local and national knowledge of the property and development industry to provide an unrivalled understanding
of what is required to make schemes successful. Pegasus Group’s integrated teams combine knowledge and expertise and have worked on some of the UK’s
Group highest profile projects, developing excellent relationships with their clients and winning awards in the process.
pegasusgroup.co.uk @pegasusgroup
Small Planning Optimis Consulting is a planning and development consultancy, specialising in residential-led developments, with offices in London and Bedford.
Consultancy of the Year In 2017 Optimis Consulting was named RTPI Small Planning Consultancy of the Year and they are delighted to be sponsoring that category at the
awards this year.
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optimis-consulting.co.uk @optimisInfo
Planning Consultancy of the Year Downey is a multi-disciplinary practice of Chartered Town Planners, RIAI Architects, Landscape Architects and Project Managers.
Their collective ethos is to perfect ‘the art of planning and design’ to deliver projects within the construction sector and other associated industries. Their
integrated service provides a full suite of experienced professionals in house to develop best solutions to the ever changing and complex environment of obtaining
planning permissions, details design and implementation on site. Through an in-house collaboration they deliver exemplary solutions for schemes, constantly
improving efficiency, time and cost management with notable increases in the quality of all their developments.
Their extensive experience and proven track record of obtaining Strategic Housing Developments (SHD) permissions incl. Build to Rent (BTR) and Co-Living
schemes ensure that their clients, both in the public and private sectors, benefit from optimum success rates of planning procurement and development.
dpaa.ie @downeyplanning
Places for People is one of the largest companies working in property and leisure management, development and regeneration in the UK. The Group makes a
Young Planner of the Year long-term commitment to its communities and works to provide what they need to thrive – whether it is new schools, shops, leisure facilities, job opportunities,
access to learning and training or specialist support services. It is committed to creating successful places and enabling people to reach their potential. As a not-
for-dividend organisation, any profit is reinvested back into its core business of creating and maintaining sustainable places.
placesforpeople.co.uk @placesforpeopleExcellence in Plan Making Practice
Finalists
Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Consultation of the Living Lakes – Your Foxbar Local Place Plan and ‘How To’ Guide Homes and Neighbourhoods: A guide
Natural Beauty (AONB) Development Plan Local Plan submitted by Lake District submitted by Renfrewshire Council to designing in Bradford submitted by
Document (DPD) submitted by South National Park Authority The Foxbar Local Place Plan sets out Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design with
Lakeland District Council and Lancaster The Authority held a highly successful a community led vision for a residential Urban Design Skills and City of Bradford
City Council consultation on its Local Plan Review, securing neighbourhood within Paisley, Renfrewshire, Metropolitan District Council, Department 7
A Development Plan Document for the Arnside a high response rate equivalent to 7% of the supporting a sustainable, well-connected and of Place
& Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural resident population. successful place. Homes and Neighbourhoods: A Guide to
Beauty (AONB), a pioneering and innovative Image by LDNPA. Image by Renfrewshire Council. Designing in Bradford enables the Council,
approach to plan-making. developers and housebuilders to collaborate in
raising design standards.
Kirky Town Centre Action Plan submitted by Plan:MK submitted by Milton Keynes Plymouth and South West Devon Local Plan The Swansea Local Development Plan
Kevin Murray Associates Council and AECOM submitted by Plymouth City Council, South (LDP) submitted by Swansea Council
The Your Kirky Action Plan is an ambitious plan In under three years, Milton Keynes Council Hams District Council and West Devon The Swansea LDP is an innovative, Strategic
that has been driven by the community for the (assisted by AECOM) produced multiple Borough Council Planning Framework that sets out a bold
community towards a more successful, vibrant technical studies and adopted Plan:MK. The Plymouth and South West Devon Joint placemaking vision for an ambitious City at
place. Providing an ambitious vision and certainty for Local Plan - A single Joint Local Plan covering the heart of the Swansea Bay Growth Region.
Image by Kevin Murray Associates. the community and businesses. the three LPAs of Plymouth City, South Hams
Image by AECOM. and West Devon.
Image by Plymouth City Council.Excellence in Plan Making Practice
Finalists
Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031: Managing
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growth and sharing the benefits submitted
by London Borough of Tower Hamlets
A comprehensive and innovative approach to @rtpiplanners
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while enhancing liveability; social, economic
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Wind Microclimate Guidelines submitted by
City of London
The UK’s first Wind Microclimate Guidelines
represents a key new planning tool resulting
from collaboration between the City of London
and the wind engineering industry.
Image by RWDI.Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy Sponsored by
Finalists
Aberdeen to Inverness Rail Improvement Calton Barras Project submitted by East Hampshire Invest for Growth Initiative Foot Bridge to Telford Central Railway
Project submitted by Network Rail Glasgow City Council submitted by East Hampshire District Station submitted by apT, Telford and
A rail infrastructure project between Aberdeen Glasgow City Council planners, working with Council Wrekin Council
and Inverness delivering the network capability local stakeholders, have led a transformative East Hampshire Invest for Growth pilot; a Erection of replacement footbridge following
to provide new stations, shortened journeys programme of projects and interventions to practitioner-led and collaborative project demolition and removal of existing bridge 9
and more frequent trains. revitalise the Calton Barras district in Glasgow. between economic development and planning structure together with associated level
Image by BAaD Glasgow. service for delivery of modern business use alterations, provision of retaining structures
floorspace to support housing growth. and access alterations.
Perch@Eco Business Centre submitted by Robroyston Railway Station submitted by Southwater Square submitted by apT, The Brewery Quarter submitted by Ridge
Cherwell District Council Glasgow City Council Telford and Wrekin Council and Partners LLP
The Eco Business Centre, an exemplar in Robroyston Park & Ride railway station The erection of a 68 bed hotel with bar/ The regeneration of the Lower High Street,
sustainability, provides office and co–working provides sustainable transport for existing restaurant, provision of multi-functional open known as The Brewery Quarter, reshaped and
space at the heart of the new community being communities and 1600 new homes. Innovative space area together with associated hard and rejuvenated an existing urban environment in a
created at NW Bicester. use of planning obligations to frontload soft landscaping, and disabled parking. deprived area of the town centre.
Image by Kier. infrastructure provision.
Image by Alison Wilson, Parklane Group.Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy Sponsored by
Finalists
Wokingham Town Centre Regeneration
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submitted by Wokingham Borough Council
Wokingham Town Centre Regeneration is
an ambitious project to revitalise the town @rtpiplanners
10 centre through a mix of commercial, leisure,
environmental and residential development.
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Worcestershire Parkway submitted by
Worcestershire County Council
Development of a new rail station –
‘Worcestershire Parkway’ and associated
infrastructure at the intersection of the
Birmingham to Bristol and Cotswold railway
lines in Worcestershire.Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing
Finalists
Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre Embedding a health culture into spatial Horsham Football Club submitted by Life Kitchen at The Lodge submitted by
submitted by Arup and BS Stanford Ltd planning in Moray submitted by NHS Horsham District Council Lichfields
A state of the art clinical rehabilitation facility Grampian Horsham Football Club is a valuable Life Kitchen at The Lodge, Sunderland, offers
providing injured service men and women with a The project demonstrates the strong community asset for Horsham Town and free cookery classes for people living with
place to recover and rebuild their lives. partnership working between NHS Grampian they hosted their first game in a brand new cancer; transforming a vacant listed building 11
Image by Andreas von Einsiedel Archive Ltd. and Moray Council to plan for, deliver and community sports facility in 2019. into a unique, inspiring space.
embed a health culture into spatial planning.
Image by Gary Templeton.
Marmalade Lane submitted by TOWN & Mitford Autism Unit submitted by Medical Pilgrim Court submitted by Strategic The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service Architecture Planning and Infrastructure (SP&I), submitted by Hull City Council
Marmalade Lane is a cohousing development Mitford provides a highly specialised UK- Plymouth City Council A transformative hub delivering integrated
of 42 houses and apartments, collaboratively wide service for adults with Autism Spectrum This innovative project combines the care to older people and emergency services,
planned and designed by an integrated team Disorders who have extremely complex needs skills of planning, housing and social care co-located within the heart of the community
including future residents, architects and and challenging behaviours. professionals, creating high quality specialist alongside specialist housing via multi-agency
developers. Image by David Butler. Image by Jennie Webb. housing, whilst saving money for social care partnership.
budgets. Image by Citycare Ltd.
Image by Paulslaterimages.Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing
Finalists
Wind Microclimate Guidelines submitted by
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City of London
The UK’s first Wind Microclimate Guidelines
represents a key new planning tool resulting @rtpiplanners
12 from collaboration between the City of
London and the wind engineering industry.
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Finalists
Beckenham Place Park submitted by Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre Holyhead Market Hall Revitalisation New Cambridge Mosque submitted by
Lewisham Council submitted by Arup and BS Stanford Ltd submitted by Isle of Anglesey County Bidwells LLP
Following a £5m Heritage Lottery Fund and A recently opened rehabilitation facility for service Council The stakeholder engagement process for the first
additional funding from the Council, Beckenham men and women situated within the Grade II* The listed Market Hall was vacant and purpose-built mosque for Cambridge represents
Place Park and its historic buildings have been listed Stanford Hall Estate in the East Midlands. deteriorating for 20 years. Through planning-led a pinnacle of public involvement, learning and 13
fully restored to its original 18th century parkland Image by Andreas von Einsiedel Archive Ltd. action the project has ensured a sustainable understanding for planning professionals.
landscape. Image by Lewisham Council. future, including a new home for Holyhead Image by Abdallah Abada.
Library.
Restoration and Conversion of Former Square Chapel Arts Centre submitted by Sutton Town Centre Heritage Toolkit The Green Heart – The University of
Parkhead Public School submitted by Evans Vettori Architects submitted by Locus Consulting and the Birmingham submitted by Churchman
Glasgow City Council A major extension to an Arts Centre. The site sits London Borough of Sutton Thornhill Finch
Glasgow City Council Planning Service worked between two important, historic Listed Buildings: Forged within existing planning strategy, Sutton’s The Green Heart redefines the value of outdoor
with partners to deliver the restoration of a Square Chapel and The Piece Hall. Town Centre Heritage Toolkit awakens and learning spaces within a new landscape at the
landmark building and its conversion for use as a Image by Mark Hadden. promotes the role of heritage in the local High heart of The University of Birmingham.
community enterprise centre. Street’s regeneration.
Image by Historic England.Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture
Finalists
The Newt in Somerset submitted by AZ
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Urban Studio and South Somerset District
Council
Heritage-led diversification of a traditional @rtpiplanners
14 country estate, transforming the Grade II*
listed Hadspen House and extensive heritage
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Image by The Newt in Somerset.
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The Stephenson Quarter - North East
Futures UTC submitted by Lichfields
Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle, combines an
energetic mix of uses that draw on its industrial
heritage. The North East Futures UTC kick starts
its future legacy.
Image by Sally Ann Norman Photography.Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment Sponsored by
Finalists
Caithness-Moray submitted by SSEN Carron Dams Local Nature Reserve – A Dam Fife Opencast Restoration Programme South Humber Gateway Mitigation Strategy
Transmission Fine Place! submitted by Falkirk Council submitted by Fife Council submitted by North East Lincolnshire
Completed in 2019, the Caithness-Moray project Imaginatively exploiting Carron Dam’s From the scars of opencast to an ‘almost Council/ Engie
delivered critical infrastructure whilst promoting incredible heritage to engage people of all ages natural’ landscape in six years - how Fife The South Humber Mitigation Strategy is
biodiversity enhancement which has driven our has transformed this site into a welcoming, recovered from the collapse of the Scottish a strategic planning approach securing 15
ambitious targets for BNG in our Business Plan. attractive and valued place for everyone. Coal Industry. ecological mitigation for protected birds in
Image by SSEN Transmission. Image by Lisa Evans, Falkirk Council. advance of industrial development allowing it
without delay.
Image by North East Lincolnshire Council
Engie
Teats Hill Greenspace submitted by Worcestershire Parkway submitted by
Plymouth City Council Worcestershire County Council
A Plymouth City Council partnership Development of a new rail station –
regeneration, of Teats Hill, transformed a space ‘Worcestershire Parkway’ and associated
with high levels of antisocial behaviour, into a infrastructure at the intersection of the
high quality, well-used green/blue public space. Birmingham to Bristol and Cotswold railway
lines in Worcestershire.
Image by Active Drone.Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes - Sponsored by
small schemes (up to 50 homes) Finalists
Bantaskin Street Glasgow - Self Build Pilot Former St. Ann’s Road Police Station Gateshead Innovation Village submitted by Marmalade Lane submitted by TOWN &
submitted by Glasgow City Council submitted by HTA Design LLP Home Group Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service
Bantaskin Street, the first council enabled, HTA secured planning permission for the Gateshead Innovation Village demonstrates the Marmalade Lane is a cohousing development
urban self build scheme in Scotland, utilises a conversion of the historic St Ann’s police station significant contribution modular housing can collaboratively brought forward, planned and
16 revolutionary new planning approach to simplify building, and adding a contemporary extension provide in tackling the housing crisis, through designed by an integrated team including future
the process for self builders. to provide new homes for One Housing Group. timely delivery, innovative technology and residents, architects, developers and public
Image by HTA. thermal efficiency. authorities.
Image by David Butler.
Old Mill Court, Sion Mills submitted by Rural SKYHouse, Waverley submitted by
Housing Association CODA Planning Ltd
Old Mill Court is the first-born scheme based on SKYHouse Waverley is a new-build scheme
the 2014 published Rural Housing Design guide, which delivers a high-density solution to housing
created by Rural Housing Association and GM need in Rotherham as part of the new Waverley
Design Associates. community.Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes - Sponsored by
large schemes (50 or more homes) Finalists
Blythe Valley Park submitted by IM Properties Brownfield Regeneration Programme Garnett Wharfe submitted by Barratt and Greenford Quay submitted by Iceni Projects
plc submitted by Leeds City Council David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West Comprehensive redevelopment of previously
A truly mixed-use development seamlessly Brownfield Regeneration Programme is a Garnett Wharfe is a carbon neutral mixed- inaccessible and impermeable site to provide
blending employment, leisure and residential Council initiative based on partnership working use development located on the banks of the a new community with over 2,000 homes
uses to create a shared community in a country to deliver new housing, infrastructure and River Wharfe, the site features a hydroelectric (BTR and sale) and 20,000sqm of commercial 17
park setting. employment on brownfield land in challenging renewable Archimedes screw system. floorspace.
market conditions.
Image by Keepmoat.
New Lubbesthorpe submitted by Blaby Primrose Gardens Retirement Living Rochester Riverside submitted by BPTW Somerdale submitted by Barton Willmore
District Council submitted by Chorley Council Located in one of Kent’s most historic cities, Successful transformation of the old
Blaby’s newest community is being delivered, An exciting council development, the first Rochester Riverside is revitalising a brownfield Somerdale Cadbury’s Factory into a liveable,
at pace, at New Lubbesthorpe. This high affordable extra care scheme in Chorley, site to provide 1,400 new homes, commercial mixed use neighbourhood and employment
quality, pioneering, innovative Sustainable delivering high quality housing specifically for space and a new school. hub with a thriving, diverse new community.
Urban Extension is creating an already thriving older people, including professionally designed
community. dancehall, café, beauty salon and landscaped
gardens.Excellence in Tech Within Planning Practice Sponsored by
Finalists
Affordable Homes Monitoring submitted by Consultation of the Living Lakes – Your Development Brief Prototype submitted by Wind Microclimate Guidelines submitted by
Southwark Council Local Plan submitted by Lake District North Ayrshire Council City of London
Southwark Council and dxw have built a new National Park Authority North Ayrshire Council has developed an The UK’s first Wind Microclimate Guidelines
digital service so affordable housing supply can Digital tools were crucial in the highly engaging and accessible video style design represents a key new planning tool resulting
18 be effectively monitored for the first time. successful consultation on the Local Plan, brief incorporating 3D fly-throughs as an from collaboration between the City of London
securing a high response rate equivalent to 7% alternative to traditional text-based planning and the wind engineering industry.
of the resident population. documents. Image by RWDI.
Image by LDNPA.International Award for Planning Excellence
Finalists
Dubai Master Planning Guidelines submitted Guangzhou Tianhe CBD Comprehensive Hills at Charlesworth Sustainability Plaza Mahindra World City, Jaipur submitted by
by Ove Arup & Partners Ltd Improvement Action Plan submitted by submitted by Stantec Consulting Ltd Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
The focus of the Master Planning Guidelines AECOM The Hills at Charlesworth is a community The new development will deliver twenty-five
(MPG) is ultimately to deliver a better built The Action Plan is the result of a holistic that draws on low-impact development, as thousand new homes, two new retail centres,
environment for current and future residents of planning process to deliver a framework for well as sustainable building and placemaking a network of new university buildings, and 19
Dubai. future action to promote a world-class CBD to principles, which create a strong identity and recreation and leisure facilities just outside
2035. sense of place. Jaipur.
Planning Support for Lesotho submitted by RailSmart Planning Support System Slender West Lake Region Masterplan Townsville Hospital Master Plan submitted
Fingal County Council (FCC) submitted by Planning and Transport submitted by Shanghai Tongji Urban by HASSELL
Fingal County Council has undertaken a multi- Research Centre Planning & Design Institute The Master Plan considers the health service
focus planning initiative to support town planning The RailSmart Planning Support System is a The Masterplan highlights a holistic approach as a complete institution, applying its
in Lesotho which involves mapping, Local Area digital, interactive Smart Cities tool to better to coordinating urban development and strategies to satellite and remote rural sites
Plan production, capacity building and national inform integrated planning and transportation heritage renovation to fully exploit untapped across the region.
planning guidance. development. regional potential and deliver long-term
sustainable growth. Image by Tongji.In-house Planning Team of the Year Sponsored by
Finalists
Anglian Water Services Limited Architecture & Design Scotland (A&DS) Countryside Properties Department for Education
Anglian Water is geographically England’s A&DS is the Scottish Government’s design Countryside is a housebuilder and Master The team works with partners and
largest water company. The company put agency who bring people together to create Developer specialising in place making and stakeholders to inform policy, promote sites,
water at the heart of a new way of delivering better and more climate responsive places to urban regeneration, being at the forefront of secure planning permissions, and facilitate the
20 environmental and social prosperity. live, learn and reside in. delivering sustainable new communities. delivery of schools when and where required.
Planning Aid Wales SP Energy Networks SSEN Transmission
Planning Aid Wales is a charity that promotes SP Energy Networks gets electricity to homes SSEN Transmission, operating under licence as
and facilitates meaningful community and businesses across the UK. Its in-house Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc, owns
engagement in the planning process across planning team delivers essential energy and operates the electricity transmission network
Wales through its services, projects and infrastructure in consultation with stakeholders. in the north of Scotland.
commissions.Local Authority Planning Team of the Year Sponsored by
Finalists Pegasus
Group
apT, Telford and Wrekin Council Derbyshire County Council Doncaster Council London Borough of Lewisham,
apT, the Midlands first public sector Derbyshire County Council’s Planning Service Doncaster Council has revolutionised its Planning Service
Development Consultancy, part of Telford & is a strategic planning authority that is planning processes to place customers at Lewisham Planning Service is leading the way
Wrekin Council. Delivering development services responsible for delivering sustainable minerals, the heart of their service with record levels of in promoting ambitious regeneration to the
to support sustainable developments across the waste and its own county development. delivery for quality housing. borough and with the planned Bakerloo Line 21
region. Extension, transformation is well underway.
Image by London Borough of Lewisham.
London Borough of Southwark London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council Urban and Environmental Design Team,
Southwark leads the way in delivery of new Tower Hamlets’ Infrastructure Planning Sheffield City Council
homes, celebrating diversity in the community Service links planning to delivery, ensuring UED brings together the specialist elements
and in its recruitment and moving towards a development contributes to making the of Sheffield’s planning service in a single unit
digital service. Local Plan Spatial Vision a reality for our to promote and deliver positive change across
communities. the built environment.Sponsored by
Small Planning Consultancy of the Year
Finalists
Atriarc Planning Collective Planning Halliday Fraser Munro HTA Design LLP
Atriarc Planning is a straight-talking planning, Innovation, collaboration and creativity are Halliday Fraser Munro’s planning team HTA Design’s Planning Team works in a multi-
design and environmental consultancy that at the core of Collective Planning. Collective provides delivery focussed planning disciplinary design practice specialising in
excels in collaborating in a multi-disciplinary Planning is at the forefront of pushing consultancy, benefitting from our wider residential-led urban regeneration projects,
22 environment. boundaries to deliver pioneering projects. architectural and masterplanning expertise complemented by their research and thought
and offering realistic and considered planning leadership.
solutions.
Kevin Murray Associates Lawson Planning Partnership Ltd nineteen47 Place Studio
Kevin Murray Associates is a niche Versatility, inclusivity and professionalism nineteen47 is a multi-disciplinary consultancy Place Studio focus all their work on delivering
consultancy working across the UK on strategy underpin LPP’s approach to delivering providing planning and urban design services and promoting genuinely collaborative place
and visioning in planning and regeneration, sustainable development and providing an across the UK, which offers a professional and making approaches across strategic planning,
specialising in stakeholder and community exemplary planning service to its clients. dynamic service to its clients. neighbourhood planning, urban design and
engagement. development projects.Small Planning Consultancy of the Year Sponsored by
Finalists
Planning Insight
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and personal approach to planning issues
enabling it to deliver successful results for its @rtpiplanners
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Smith Jenkins Planning
Smith Jenkins provide planning consultancy
services across the UK acting with honesty
and integrity to achieve the best possible
outcomes for its valued clients.Planning Consultancy of the Year Sponsored by
Finalists
BPTW Deloitte Real Estate Edgars Fisher German
BPTW offers a client focused, flexible and Deloitte Real Estate is a national planning Edgars Vision is “planning for the future A national team of property consultants,
responsive planning consultancy service. They consultancy which delivers complex planning imagined” to meet their clients’ ambitions, by planners, agents and project managers with a
have a strong collaborative working culture and projects and strategies for a range of public and developing their employees and business while heritage approaching 190 years with 500 people
24 are passionate about planning and regeneration. private sector clients. actively promoting the profession. across 16 offices.
Image by Aurelien Langlais.
Lichfields Nexus Planning Limited Pegasus Group Ridge and Partners LLP
Lichfields is a leading planning and development Nexus Planning is a highly skilled team of Pegasus Group is a leading development UK The valued planning team at Ridge provides
consultancy in the UK. The company has been planning and regeneration consultants, providing consultancy specialising in planning, design, visionary and practical solutions, delivering
helping create great places for over 50 years. market-leading planning, regeneration and environment, economics and heritage. sustainable environments whilst encouraging the
development advice to the private and public promotion of the planning profession within the
sectors. community.Planning Consultancy of the Year Sponsored by
Finalists
Savills
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With over 280 planners across 22 locations,
Savills has the expertise to advise on projects of
all scales and land use types throughout the UK. @rtpiplanners
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WSP | Indigo
WSP | Indigo is the planning consultancy
division of WSP, the global advisory and
technical consultancy advising on sustainable
development in the built and natural
environment.Young Planner of the Year Sponsored by
Finalists
Emily Anderson Laura Archer Alexandra Egge Kate Green Jeffrey Ng Hannah Payne Lara Peter Karen Phimister
Lincolnshire Barton Wilmore Mott MacDonald Turley West Berkshire WSP | Indigo WSP | Indigo Swindon Borough
County Council Laura is an ambitious, Alex is a transport Kate is an Council Hannah is a A role model for Council
Emily is showing highly motivated planner at Mott inspirational young Jeffrey’s enthusiasm, committed and planners involved An outstanding
amazing dedication and passionate MacDonald leading planner. She is driven dedication and enthusiastic planner in delivering major ambassador for the
and enthusiasm planner who seeks the development of and passionate about commitment is who has led on a infrastructure profession, Karen has
26 to qualify as a to promote the an innovative process the work she does self-evident, he is an number of significant projects, a remarkable ability to
chartered planner via planning profession to embed social and is a champion outstanding planning projects, delivering always working engage and enthuse
the Apprenticeship and inspire younger sustainability into for diversity and officer earning the consents for high collaboratively external stakeholders
route and is an generations into the infrastructure and inclusion. respect of his peers; quality developments to achieve the in the merits of
excellent role model built environment. placemaking projects. a role model for to improve right outcome positive planning.
to promote planning young planners. communities. that respects the Image by Karen
apprenticeships. environment and Phimister.
communities.Young Planner of the Year Sponsored by
Finalists
Lisa Proudfoot Robyn Skerratt William Steel
Montagu Evans
Lisa’s drive, ambition,
Department for
International
Atkins
William is a Senior
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and commitment Development Planner at Atkins,
have helped Robyn is an and is Vice Chair
promote planning enthusiastic planner for RTPI Yorkshire @rtpiplanners
as a profession in with a breadth and Young Planners 27
Scotland; inspiring depth of experience, and Secretary for
rtpiplanners
a new generation of underpinned by a the RTPI Regional RoyalTownPlanningInstitute
future planners. proactive and strong Management Board.
commitment to rtpiplanning
her own personal
and professional
development. #RTPIAwards
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Lewis.Overall Winner
The Silver Jubilee Cup
Since 1977, the magnificent silver goblet
- the prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup - is
awarded annually to the entry judged to be
the most outstanding from amongst the
eight project category winners.
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View the 2020 RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence
winners’ brochure from 1 May:
www.rtpi.org.uk/excellence
Regional Awards for Planning Excellence
The RTPI English Regional Awards for Planning Excellence will launch on 4 May. For details on how to enter
your projects for the regional heats, please visit
www.rtpi.org.uk/regionalawardsThank you to the 2020 Awards Judges
Chair of the Judging Panel: Sarah Elliott MRTPI Robert May FRTPI
AECOM Turley
Prof Sadie Morgan
drMM Architects Helen Fadipe MRTPI Duncan McCallum FRTPI
Historic England
Policy Advisors:
Diana Fitzsimons FRTPI
Craig McClaren FRTPI Euan Mills
Director, RTPI Scotland and Ireland Sandra Ford MRTPI Connected Places Catapult
Homes England
Dr Roisin Willmott OBE FRTPI Angela Moore MRTPI
Director, RTPI Wales and Northern
Ireland Peter Geraghty FRTPI Horsham District Council
Southend Borough Council
Frank Rallings FRTPI
Judging Panel: Alan Goodrum FRTPI
Lindsey Richards FRTPI
Tola Amodu LARTPI Gary Halman FRTPI Homes England
University of East Anglia Avison Young
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Adrian Salt FRTPI
Ailsa Anderson MRTPI Colin Haylock FRTPI Adrian Salt and Pang Limited
Aberdeenshire Council
Jane Healey Brown FRTPI Stefano Smith FRTPI
Jonathan Bell MRTPI Arup Stefano Smith Planning
Plymouth City Council
Kieron Hyams FRTPI Andrew Taylor FRTPI
Jan Bessell FRTPI Arup Countryside Properties
Pinsent Masons LLP
David Jackson MRTPI Robin Tetlow FRTPI
Alison Blom-Cooper MRTPI Savills Tetlow King Planning
Fortismere Associates
Euan Kellie FRTPI Keith Thomas FRTPI
Clive Brook FRTPI Euan Kellie Property Solutions per Consulting Ltd
Marion Chalmers MRTPI Chloe King Martin Willey FRTPI
Sandwell Council
Simin Davoudi FRTP Roger Wilshaw
Newcastle University Andrew Martin FRTPI Places for People
AM Plan
Maria Dunn MRTPI
Worcester City CouncilThe Royal Town Planning Institute
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