There are 15 categories in the Awards for Planning Excellence 2024 for Plans, Projects, and People. Read more about them here.
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Excellence in Plan Making Practice
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Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy
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Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing
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Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture
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Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment
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Excellence in Planning for Communities (small schemes under 50 homes)
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Excellence in Planning for Communities (large schemes of 50 or more homes)
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Excellence in Digital Planning Practice
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International Award for Planning Excellence
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In-house Planning Team of the Year
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Small Planning Consultancy of the Year
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Planning Consultancy of the Year
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Planning Authority of the Year
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Inspirational Leader of the Year
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Young Planner of the Year