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The Royal Town Planning Institute champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities.
News
RTPI hopes for stability in planning policy following the Prime Minister's departure
22 June 2026
Government relationsDriverless vehicles could hit planning “unlike anything the system has handled before”
18 June 2026
DigitalDigital planning can help tackle climate crises while building public trust
09 June 2026
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Consultations
RTPI response to the Defra consultation on a brownfield residential exemption for Biodiversity Net Gain
18 June 2026
HousingRTPI NI response to a Rural NI: Our New Approach 2026-2041
01 June 2026
RuralRTPI response to the inquiry into young people and the built environment
28 May 2026
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