Who we are

We support planners at every stage of their career: raising professional standards, shaping planning policy, and proudly awarding chartered status, the highest professional accreditation in UK planning.

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Strategic spatial planning and the framework for co-operation

Strengthening alignment on the island of Ireland.

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RTPI response to the proposed reforms to the NPPF and other changes to the planning system

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Futureproof New Towns

In England and around the world a new generation of new towns brings huge opportunities, but also risks.

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The Royal Town Planning Institute champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities.

News

RTPI opens tender for citizens’ assemblies guidance

29 June 2026

Community engagement

RTPI drives global research debate at World Planning Schools Congress 2026

29 June 2026

Championing planning

RTPI hopes for stability in planning policy following the Prime Minister's departure

22 June 2026

Government relations

Blogs

Planning England’s future: The case for a National Spatial Framework

29 June 2026

Championing planning

Planning with purpose: what the RTPI General Assembly reminded us

26 June 2026

Championing planning

Local Nature Recovery Strategies and BNG

24 June 2026

Biodiversity Net Gain

Consultations

RTPI response to the Defra consultation on a brownfield residential exemption for Biodiversity Net Gain

18 June 2026

RTPI NI response to a Rural NI: Our New Approach 2026-2041

01 June 2026

RTPI response to the inquiry into young people and the built environment

28 May 2026

Health and inclusive planning, Design, Community engagement

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Our proposals on planning reform

Majority of planners say public misunderstands planning system

A survey by the RTPI and The Planner has revealed a disconnect between planners and the public.

Planning has taken its place at the top table - let’s keep it there

The RTPI urges reforms to ensure the planning system can meet housing targets and drive growth.

Planning reform hub

The RTPI set out its key legislative asks of Government on behalf of the planning profession.

Dr Victoria Hills: Planning at the heart of economic growth

We want to ensure the door is well and truly open for the next generation of planners.

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Featured events

RTPI APC webinar: Associate July 2026

North West England

Viability in planning (Preston)

Awards and social

South West England

RTPI South West summer members reception and awards ceremony (Exeter)