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    3   Welcome from RTPI President 2021, Dr Wei Yang 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
    12 Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture
    13 Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment
    14	Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes - small schemes (up to 50 homes)
    15 Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes - large schemes (50 or more homes)
2   16 Excellence in Tech Within Planning Practice
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    17 International Award for Planning Excellence                                  conversation
    18 In-house Planning Team of the Year
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    19 Planning Authority Team of the Year                                             rtpiplanners
    20 Small Planning Consultancy of the Year                                          RoyalTownPlanningInstitute
    22 Planning Consultancy of the Year                                                rtpiplanning

    23 Planning Heroes in a Pandemic                                                #RTPIAwards
    24 Young Planner of the Year
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Welcome to the RTPI
Awards for Planning Excellence 2021
               President’s welcome
               Dr Wei Yang FRTPI
               It is my great pleasure to announce the Finalists of the RTPI
               Awards for Planning Excellence 2021. For over 40 years, these
               prestigious awards have celebrated the exceptional work
               undertaken by town planners.

               In the middle of a global pandemic, the Awards for Planning
               Excellence are more relevant than ever to showcase the
               contributions of town planners in Planning the World We Need
               for communities in the UK and internationally. I am pleased to
               see this year a new category, ‘Planning Heroes in a Pandemic’,
               has been created to recognise planners’ commitment during
               this difficult time.

               Last year our first virtual award ceremony was watched           3
               globally and had reached a record number of audiences.
               This year I am inviting you to join again. The winners will be
               announced on 29 April at 4pm. Details of how to buy tickets
               will be available on the website.

               Here I would like to thank our judges, policy advisers and
               Chair of the Judging Panel, Dyan Currie HonMRTPI for their
               invaluable contribution.

               I would like to express my gratitude to our headline sponsor,
               AECOM for their generosity in supporting the RTPI Awards for
               Planning Excellence continuously.

               Also, my appreciation to our category sponsors Downey
               Planning & Architecture, Optimis Consulting, Places for
               People, and brand sponsor Pegasus Group for their
               generous sponsorship.
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Thank you to our 2021 Headline Sponsor
                                                  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.
        Also sponsoring                           Restoring damaged environments. Delivering clean water and energy.
        Excellence in Planning for
                                                  They connect expertise across services, markets, and geographies to deliver transformative
        a Successful Economy                      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
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    Thank you to our 2021 Category Sponsors

     Planning Consultancy of the Year sponsor
                                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
Excellence in Tech within Planning Practice

                                    Connected Places Catapult accelerates smarter living and travelling in and between the places of tomorrow. They focus on growing businesses with
                                    innovations in mobility services and the built environment that enable new levels of physical, digital and social connectedness. Connected Places
                                    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                         @CPCatapult

Small Planning Consultancy of the Year sponsor

                                    Optimis Consulting is a planning and development consultancy, specialising in residential-led developments, based in Bedford.

                                    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.

                                                                                                                           optimis-consulting.co.uk                                 @optimisInfo
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Young Planner of the Year sponsor

                                    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 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                         @placesforpeople

Brand sponsor

                                    Pegasus Group is a leading national development consultancy specialising in planning, design, environment, economics and heritage. They

       Pegasus                      have more than 300 skilled and experienced staff operating from 14 offices who work in collaboration with our clients to provide bespoke
                                    solutions focusing on delivering successful outcomes and maximising value. They combine local and national knowledge of the property and
                 Group              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 highest profile projects, developing excellent relationships with
                                    their clients and winning awards in the process.
                                                                                                                                   pegasusgroup.co.uk                           @pegasusgroup
Thank you to our 2021 Awards Partner
 Planning Authority Team of the Year

                                   Public Practices’ purpose is not just to increase and diversify the built environment expertise working in local government, it’s to transform the status
                                   of public service, and support those working within it to lead the way. To do this we have created a unique professional placement programme
                                   specifically designed for built environment practitioners and their public authority hosts, whilst also celebrating and capturing leading industry
                                   knowledge and sharing it across the wider sector.

                                                                                                                                 publicpractice.org.uk                           @PRACTICEPUBLIC

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Excellence in Plan Making Practice
    Finalists

    Density Study submitted by MICA Architects       East Ayrshire Council Minerals Local                 Galway Public Realm Strategy submitted by        LCR Listens: Our Places - Liverpool City
    and The London Legacy Development                Development Plan submitted by East                   Allies and Morrison                              Region Spatial Development Strategy
    Corporation                                      Ayrshire Council                                     The Galway Public Realm Strategy sets out        Engagement submitted by Liverpool City
7   MICA Architects work at all scales, from         A Minerals Local Development Plan with a             a bold vision of step change in quality and a    Region Combined Authority
    regional through to interiors. The LLDC was      focus on restoration which was key to securing       restructuring of public spaces to put people     Liverpool City Region Spatial Development
    established to deliver the long-term legacy      a £2.2 million regeneration lottery grant prior to   first.                                           Strategy: Engaging (not consulting) on a
    from the 2012 Games.                             its adoption.                                                                                         strategic spatial plan with those who don’t
                                                                                                                                                           usually engage in spatial planning.

    National Design Guide submitted by               Preston City Living Strategy submitted by            The Proposed Aberdeenshire Local                 Ross-on-Wye Neighbourhood Plan
    Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design with          Preston City Council                                 Development Plan 2020 - Delivering Digital       submitted by Place Studio
    Design Council and MHCLG                         The City Living Strategy is the market-facing,       Engagement During a Pandemic submitted           The Ross-on-Wye Neighbourhood Plan, now
    The National Design Guide explains the           proactive initiative of Preston City Council to      by Aberdeenshire Council                         successfully examined, was built on a very
    government’s design priorities and illustrates   identify key sites and stimulate development.        Amidst a global pandemic Aberdeenshire           high level of active community engagement,
    how well-designed places that are beautiful,                                                          Council moved seamlessly from a consultation     critical for its future success.
    enduring and successful can be achieved in                                                            strategy traditionally reliant on face-to-face
    practice.                                                                                             engagement to one promoting primarily digital
                                                                                                          means of engagement.
Excellence in Plan Making Practice
Finalists

Warrington Central 6 Regeneration
Masterplan submitted by Kevin Murray
Associates and Warrington Borough Council
The Warrington Central 6 Regeneration
Masterplan is an ambitious plan that takes                                          8
cross-cutting community aspirations, weaving
them into a coherent, influential plan for better   Join the
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    Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy
    Finalists

    The BIS submitted by Hartlepool Borough          The Glassworks Phase 1 Submitted by              Great Central Square submitted by                 Horizon 120 Business and Innovation Park
    Council                                          Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council            Leicester City Council and Marrons                submitted by Strutt & Parker and Braintree
    The BIS, a vibrant workspace for the creative    The Glass Works Phase 1 is Barnsley’s go-to      Planning                                          District Council
9   industries sector in the refurbished and         retail and leisure destination located in the    Great Central Square in Leicester is a high       Through a Local Development Order, Horizon
    extended Grade II Listed former General Post     heart of the Metropolitan centre.                quality £60M regeneration scheme comprising       120 Business and Innovation Park provides a
    Office Building in Hartlepool.                                                                    hotels, offices, leisure facilities, pedestrian   favourable planning position for well designed
                                                                                                      linkage infrastructure and civic space.           buildings in a high quality environment.

    International Advanced Manufacturing Park        New Headquarters for CABI submitted by           Small Scale Employment Space Local                South West Rail Resilience Programme
    (IAMP) submitted by Lichfields                   Ridge and Partners LLP                           Development Order submitted by Somerset           submitted by Network Rail
    Rapid planning submissions and close             The Ridge Planning team delivers ‘Excellence     West and Taunton Council                          The South West Rail Resilience Programme
    working with the Local Planning Authority        in Planning for a Successful Economy’ by         Somerset West and Taunton Council, working        has delivered a new taller sea wall in Dawlish,
    enabled the approval and construction of three   creating better, more sustainable environments   with Stantec/LHC, adopted an LDO to deliver       protecting the railway from rising sea levels
    bespoke manufacturing units to tight occupier    for people to live, learn and work. Image by     enhanced work from home and light industrial      and extreme weather.
    deadlines.                                       Hundven Clements Photography.                    freehold space for small businesses.
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Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy
Finalists

Wolverhampton Interchange submitted
by City of Wolverhampton Council / Ion
Development
Wolverhampton Interchange delivers a
£150m state-of-the-art, multi-modal transport                                          10
hub around which the city is developing its
new commercial gateway. Image by City of        Join the
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Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing
     Finalists

     The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix submitted          Circle Health Rehabilitation Hospital           Cleddau Reaches Green Infrastructure           Climate Innovation District submitted by
     by Planning Team Manager, Newcastle City         submitted by David Lock Associates Ltd          Project submitted by Pembrokeshire County      Citu Group Developments Ltd
     Council                                          and Bryden Wood                                 Council                                        The Climate Innovation District is an 850-
11   The Catalyst is home to Newcastle University’s   Demolishing the former BBC Pebble Mill          The project delivered Green Infrastructure     unit, sustainable, low-carbon mixed-use
     National Innovation Centres for Aging and Data   Studios offered the opportunity to transform    improvements in Haverfordwest - creating and   development, spanning both banks of the
     and provides a UK hub for scientific research    a globally recognised site into a regional      improving rights of way, managing habitat,     River Aire in Leeds city centre. Image by Citu.
     and innovation.                                  medical hub for the wider community.            creating a Green Wall and new river access.
                                                      Image by Tim Cornbill.

     Glasgow Canal Project submitted by               Plymouth Climate Challenge and the
     Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership           Climate Emergency Bonus submitted by
     (GCRP)                                           Plymouth City Council
     The Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership’s     Plymouth City Council has creatively used the
     vision is to create a series of healthy, high    neighbourhood proportion of its Community
     quality and vibrant places and communities       Infrastructure Levy to inspire and support
     along the canal corridor. Image by LUC Land      community-led action on the climate
     Use Consultants.                                 emergency.
Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture
Finalists

Bicester Heritage submitted by Bicester         The BIS submitted by Hartlepool Borough             Illuminated River submitted by Montagu             Lady Matheson’s Seminary submitted by
Motion Limited                                  Council                                             Evans LLP                                          Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Bicester Heritage is the UK’s first Centre of   The BIS, a vibrant workspace for the creative       The Illuminated River project shines a new light   This historic rehabilitation project, restored
Excellence for historic motoring enterprise,    industries sector in the refurbished and            onto the historic heart of London, treating its    the Category-B Listed, Lady Matheson’s
based at the best-preserved WW2 RAF             extended Grade II Listed former General Post        bridges as a single piece of public art. Image     Seminary to its former splendour, providing      12
Bomber Station in the UK.                       Office Building in Hartlepool.                      by Matthew Anderson - PA Wire.                     affordable housing in the heart of Stornoway
                                                                                                                                                       Conservation Area. Image by Lewis Builders
                                                                                                                                                       Ltd.

Omega Warrington submitted by Miller            Royal Liver Building, Liverpool submitted by        Smith’s Dock submitted by Urban Splash
Developments Limited                            CBRE Ltd                                            and Places for People
Miller Developments is a leading UK land and    CBRE’s Planning Team provided planning              The regeneration of Smith’s Dock, a former
property development company. Together with     advice to bring the historic Royal Liver Building   shipyard into one of the North East’s most
Homes England they are working to improve       back to life.                                       sought after waterfront communities is a true
neighbourhoods and grow communities.                                                                development success story.
Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment
     Finalists

     Cromhall Water Recycling Centre Integrated        Glasgow’s Open Space Strategy submitted          Jersey Integrated Landscape and Seascape        Liverpool City Region Natural Capital
     Constructed Wetland submitted by Wessex           by Glasgow City Council                          Character Assessment submitted by               submitted by Liverpool City Region
     Water                                             The Open Space strategy creates a place          Government of Jersey                            Combined Authority
13   The phosphorus removal wetland is a UK water      based approach with, nature based solutions      The Jersey Integrated Landscape and             The Liverpool City Region Spatial Development
     industry first that demonstrates sustainability   focus to how Glasgow should strategically plan   Seascape Character Assessment analyses and      Strategy is embedding a ‘natural capital
     through improved sewage treatment, carbon         for, use & manage openspaces.                    celebrates Jersey’s unique island environment   approach’ into spatial planning, securing
     sequestration and ecological and biodiversity                                                      and its contribution to a distinct sense of     lasting benefits offered by the natural
     gain.                                                                                              place. Image by Fiona Fyfe Associates.          environment.

     Om Dark Sky Park And Observatory,                 Omega Warrington submitted by Miller             Plymouth Climate Challenge and the              South West Rail Resilience Programme
     Davagh Forest submitted by Mid Ulster             Developments Limited                             Climate Emergency Bonus submitted by            submitted by Network Rail
     District Council Planning Department              Miller Developments is a leading UK land and     Plymouth City Council                           The South West Rail Resilience Programme
     Davagh Dark Sky Park is an internationally        property development company. Together with      Plymouth City Council has creatively used the   has delivered a new taller sea wall in Dawlish,
     accredited signature tourist attraction which     Homes England they are working to improve        neighbourhood proportion of its Community       protecting the railway from rising sea levels
     promotes the conservation of our dark skies,      neighbourhoods and grow communities.             Infrastructure Levy to inspire and support      and extreme weather.
     Sperrins AONB and peatland habitats. Image                                                         community-led action on the climate
     by Christopher McKay.                                                                              emergency.
Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes
small schemes (up to 50 homes)
Finalists

Central View submitted by Newport City          Holmlea Primary School Conversion             North Norfolk District Wide Affordable              RedHill Court, Burnt Oak Broadway
Council                                         submitted by Glasgow City Council             Housing Strategy submitted by Broadland             submitted by HTA Design LLP
The entrant Newport City Councils planning      Holmlea Primary School, a category B Listed   Housing Association                                 HTA secured planning permission for the
and regeneration teams work to support          Building on the Buildings at Risk register    A district-wide affordable housing strategy,        redevelopment of the former Burnt Oak
sustainable activity in the City Centre         since 2004. Restored and converted to 49      utilising revisions to national policy to address   Registry Office to provide 30 100% affordable   14
successfully engaging with commercial and       affordable homes. Image by Anderson Bell      delivery constraints created by changes to          housing scheme for Barnet Homes.
residential developers. Image by Newport City   Christie Architects Keith Hunter.             government funding and satisfy local need.
Council.                                                                                      Image by Broadland Housing Association.
Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes
     large schemes (50 or more homes)
     Finalists

     101 George Street, Croydon submitted by        Brooklands submitted by Places for People       Campbell Wharf, Milton Keynes submitted         Glan Llyn submitted by Savills, St. Modwen
     HTA Design LLP                                 Brooklands is a complete living experience,     by Bidwells                                     Developments (Llanwern) Limited and
     A unique modular build to rent scheme in       encompassing modern day requirements of a       Campbell Wharf, Milton Keynes is a vibrant      Stephen George and Partners LLP
15   the heart of Croydon town centre with 546      wide spectrum of residents and businesses,      and unique development of 383 homes, a          The Eastern Sub-Area Masterplan at Glan
     apartments including affordable housing.       located just 10 minutes from Milton Keynes.     nursery, pub, retail/commercial units, public   Llyn is a key milestone in a major regeneration
                                                                                                    open spaces and a short-stay marina. Image      project delivering new homes, open spaces,
                                                                                                    by Crest Nicholson.                             schools and community facilities. Image by St.
                                                                                                                                                    Modwen Developments (Llanwern) Limited.

     Great Kneighton submitted by Countryside       New Islington submitted by Urban Splash         Pennington Wharf submitted by Taylor            Port Loop submitted by Urban Splash and
     Great Kneighton is an exemplar new             Urban Splash and key partners have created      Wimpey (Manchester)                             Places for People
     community spread over 269 acres, with          New Islington – a destination named as one of   35 acres of residentially-led, mixed-use        Port Loop is creating an exciting new
     2550 homes forming an attractive part of the   the best places to live by the Sunday Times.    development; a flagship regeneration project    island community for Birmingham - a 43-
     Cambridge southern fringe urban extension.                                                     in partnership with Taylor Wimpey, Homes        acre waterside neighbourhood of homes,
                                                                                                    England and Wigan council. Image by Taylor      workspaces, green spaces and community
                                                                                                    Wimpey Manchester.                              facilities.
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     Excellence in Tech within Planning Practice
     Finalists

     Interactive Plymouth Plan submitted by               The Planning Inspectorate’s transformation           Planning London Datahub - Greater London       The Proposed Aberdeenshire Local
     Plymouth City Council                                of face-to-face examination events to                Authority submitted by Atkins Limited          Development Plan 2020 - Delivering Digital
     One strategic plan, totally interactive, agile and   virtual delivery submitted by The Planning           The Planning London Datahub (PLD) is a         Engagement During a Pandemic submitted
16   accessible to all who want to explore and learn      Inspectorate                                         dataset of planning development proposals in   by Aberdeenshire Council
     a bit more about Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean           The Inspectorate’s facilitation of virtual events:   London, produced using the planning system     Amidst a global pandemic Aberdeenshire
     City.                                                adapting ALL events-based planning casework          to enable us to monitor and plan for good      Council moved seamlessly from a consultation
                                                          across England to virtual hosting, enabling fair/    growth.                                        strategy traditionally reliant on face-to-face
                                                          robust oral examination of complex casework                                                         engagement to one promoting primarily digital
                                                          to continue.                                                                                        means of engagement.
International Award for Planning Excellence
Finalists

AlUla submitted by Allies and Morrison         Cape, Torres, and Gulf Economic
The AlUla Framework will protect and           Opportunities Plan submitted by Arup
safeguard precious world heritage while        Australia Pty Ltd and Torres Cape
advancing the tourism sector as an effective   Indigenous Council Alliance (TCICA) Inc.
means towards fairer growth in sustainable     Development of an economic opportunities                                          17
development.                                   plan for a unique part of Far North Queensland,
                                               through shared consensus, to identify
                                               balanced and tangible actions for growth.

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In-house Planning Team of the Year
     Finalists

     Jacobs                                      Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
     Jacobs’ Planning capabilities within UK&I   SSEN Transmissions Consents & Environment
     comprise of 43 Town Planners and 8 Urban    team are at the forefront of delivering
18   Designers covering multi-sector expertise   sustainable infrastructure across the north of
     in major infrastructure consenting and      Scotland assisting the Governments’ Net Zero
     development.                                ambitions.
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Planning Authority Team of the Year
Finalists

Hackney London Borough Council              London Borough of Barnet                         Plymouth City Council                           Preston City Council
Hackney’s Service has demonstrated both     Barnet’s Enforcement team takes pride            Plymouth City Council’s Development             A dedicated multi-disciplinary team bringing
resilience and innovation in 2020 despite   in leading the way. Barnet has committed         Management Service forms part of a larger       forward community-focussed inclusive
the global pandemic and a devastating       to making planning enforcement a truly           department that also includes other Planning,   initiatives to improve the well-being of the city
cyberattack on the Council’s IT systems.    innovative, collaborative, prompt and decisive   Transport, Housing and Environmental            and the quality of the environment.                 19
                                            service.                                         Planning specialists.
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     Small Planning Consultancy of the Year
     Finalists

     Amos Ellis Consulting (AEC)                      Aurora Planning                                 Collective Planning                                  HTA Design LLP
     AEC is a consultancy that plans great places.    Aurora Planning supports clients to             Collaboration, integrity and creativity are at the   HTA Planning is a niche consultancy,
     They specialise in national infrastructure and   successfully navigate the often complex         core of Collective Planning. Collective Planning     integrated within a multi-disciplinary design
20   complex major projects and the strategy,         and controversial planning process, with a      is at the forefront of pushing boundaries to         practice, specialising in residential-led
     planning, and permissions they require.          commitment to enabling everyone to engage       deliver pioneering projects.                         regeneration and infill projects, complemented
                                                      effectively with this.                                                                               by research and thought leadership.

     Hyas Associates                                  Hybrid Planning & Development Ltd               NTR Planning                                         P4 Planning
     Hyas is a distinctive and exciting town          Established in 2017, female-owned and           In demanding times, and a changing                   P4 Planning is a hard working independent
     planning, masterplanning and placemaking         managed Hybrid Planning & Development is a      planning environment, NTR Planning brings            consultancy that helps its clients
     consultancy focussed on helping deliver great    planning consultancy with personality; a firm   passion, intelligence and resilience - inspiring     navigate the complex town planning system,
     places through the planning system.              that’s enjoyable to work with and for.          confidence in, and accessibility to, planning        expertly delivering their objectives.
                                                                                                      for all.
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Small Planning Consultancy of the Year
Finalists

Planning Insight
Planning Insight prides itself on its honest and
personal approach to planning issues enabling
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     Finalists

     Deloitte Real Estate                              Iceni Projects                                   Marrons Planning                                   Pegasus Group
     Deloitte Real Estate is a national planning       Iceni Projects is a multi-skilled consultancy    Marrons Planning are a specialist planning         Pegasus Group is a leading development
     consultancy which delivers complex planning       which likes to do things differently. We start   consultancy providing a wide range of services     consultancy specialising in planning, design,
22   projects and strategies for a range of public     with people and end with a legacy of better      for a vibrant and diverse client base across the   environment, economics and heritage.
     and private sector clients.                       places.                                          UK.

     Savills (UK) Ltd                                  WSP
     With over 280 planners across 24 locations,       WSP’s Planning Consultancy team is unique
     Savills has the expertise to advise on projects   in focusing on people, communities, the built
     of all scales and land use types throughout the   environment and delivering long lasting and
     UK.                                               impactful solutions to extremely complex
                                                       problems.
Planning Heroes in a Pandemic
Finalists

AEC                                                  Cheltenham Borough Council                        Land Use Consultants (LUC)                      Michelle Simpson-Gallego from Pegasus
AEC is a consultancy that plans great places.        Cheltenham Borough Council’s proactive,           LUC’s GIS and Visualisation team fast-tracked   Group
They specialise in national infrastructure and       front-loaded planning and enforcement             the development of the LUC Consultation         Michelle Simpson-Gallego led a team
complex major projects and the strategy,             approach has supported local business             Hub and Virtual Consultation Room to allow      of planners from Pegasus Group on the
planning, and permissions they require.              through Covid-19 – ensuring public safety,        projects to progress, despite lockdown.         tracking and reporting of how Local Planning   23
                                                     supporting creativity and ultimately business                                                     Authorities adapted to the pandemic.
                                                     survival.

The Planning Inspectorate                            The Planning Team at Barnsley
The Inspectorate’s facilitation of virtual events:   Metropolitan Borough Council
adapting ALL events-based planning casework          Planning Heroes during a pandemic is a worthy
across England to virtual hosting, enabling fair/    title for Barnsley’s hard-working, experienced,
robust oral examination of complex casework          well-motivated and qualified planners.
to continue.
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     Young Planner of the Year
     Finalists

     Daniel Young            Daniel G Wilson          Emmeline Reynish         Iain MacPherson          Jeffrey Ng               Jessica (Jess)           Laura McCombe
     Portsmouth City         HGH Consulting           Arup                     Kevin Murray             West Berkshire           Vaughan                  Boyer
     Council                 Dan is an enthusiastic   Emmeline is an           Associates               Council                  Plymouth City            Laura is a Principal
     Daniel has              Chartered Town           ambitious and            Iain represents a        Jeffrey’s enthusiasm,    Council                  Planner at Boyer
     enthusiasm and drive,   Planner who’s            enthusiastic young       new type of planner      dedication,              Jess is a champion       and is Co-Chair of
     making a difference     passionate               planner, passionate      combining a robust       commitment is self-      of people-focused        the East Midlands
     as a planning policy    about delivering         about promoting the      understanding of the     evident, he is a local   planning and a highly    Women in Planning
     specialist in climate   inclusive growth         profession to the next   planning system with     planner with global      effective coordinator    Branch.
24   change and the          that transforms          generation.              a holistic approach to   vision and is a role     of key planning
     natural environment,    communities. He                                   place and codesign       model for young          processes for three
     advocating for a        has 6 years’ public                               with communities.        planners locally and     councils collaborating
     sustainable future.     and private sector                                Image by Graeme          globally.                on a joint local plan.
                             experience.                                       McDonald.

     Rebecca Dewey           Ryan Walker
     WSP                     The Paul Hogarth
     As a longstanding       Company
     volunteer and           Ryan Walker is a
     champion of             Planning consultant
     planning; Rebecca’s     with a strong drive
     passion for her         for high quality
     projects, and           and sustainable
     commitment to           placemaking,
     nurturing the next      currently delivering
     generation, is          transformative
     infectious.             projects across the
                             UK and Ireland.
Since 1977, the
magnificent silver
goblet - the prestigious
Silver Jubilee Cup - is
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awarded annually to the
entry judged to be the
most outstanding from
amongst the
nine project
category winners.
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26   Winners,
     Commended
     and Finalists

       View the 2021 RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence
                      winners’ brochure:
                  www.rtpi.org.uk/excellence
Thank you to the 2021 Awards Judges
Chair of the Judging Panel:

Dyan Currie HonMRTPI                Gareth Giles FRTPI                      Judith Onuh MRTPI
City of Gold Coast                  Whaleback                               WSP

Judging Panel:                      Alan Goodrum FRTPI                      Lindsey Richards FRTPI
Dr Husam AlWaer MRTPI                                                       Homes England
Dundee University                   Kath Haddrell MRTPI
                                    PINS                                    Robyn Skerratt MRTPI
Ailsa Anderson MRTPI                                                        Department for International Development
Aberdeenshire Council               Uyen-Phan Han MRTPI
                                    Birmingham City Council                 Stefano Smith FRTPI
Joe Ayoubkhani MRTPI                                                        Stefano Smith Planning
Barton Willmore                     Colin Haylock FRTPI
                                                                            Liberty Stones MRTPI
Mike Bodkin MRTPI                   Judith Jones MRTPI                      Fisher German
TOWN                                Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
                                                                            Jon Suckley FRTPI
Clive Brook FRTPI                   Justin Kliger                           Avison Young
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                                    Connected Places Catapult
Niall Byrne MRTPI                                                           Olafiyin Taiwo MRTPI
Deloitte Ireland                    Abraham Laker MRTPI
                                    RPS Europe                              Andrew Taylor FRTPI
Heather Claridge MRTPI                                                      Countryside Properties
Architecture + Design Scotland      Adele Maher MRTPI
                                    London Borough of Tower Hamlets         Robin Tetlow FRTPI
Viral Desai MRTPI                                                           Tetlow King Planning
Atkins                              Catherine McEvoy MRTPI
                                    Department for Infrastructure           Alys Thomas MRTPI
Sarah Elliott MRTPI                                                         Wales & West Housing
AECOM                               Dee McGrath MRTPI
                                    Limerick County Council                 Layla Vidal-Martin MRTPI
Helen Fadipe MRTPI                                                          Vistry Partnerships
                                    Catharine McWhirter MRTPI
Andrew Farrow MRTPI                 Lisburn and Castlereagh Council         Roger Wilshaw
Flintshire County Council                                                   Places for People
                                    Nikola Miller MRTPI
Julia Frost MRTPI                   The Scottish Government                 Owain Wyn FRTPI
PAS/ Scotland International Group                                           Burum
                                    Trovine Monteiro
Ian Gilbert MRTPI                   South Cambridgeshire District Council   RTPI President Wei Yang FRTPI
Barton Willmore                                                             Wei Yang and Partners
The Royal Town Planning Institute
              41 Botolph Lane
             London EC3R 8DL

www.rtpi.org.uk/excellence
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