Applications for the Future Planners Bursary in Scotland are open to support the future pipeline of planners.

The National Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey is an annual survey undertaken by the National Planning Improvement Team in the Improvement Service.

These statistics set out an analysis of planning applications processed by Planning Authorities including the number, and type of applications and the decision times for applications.

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The RTPI Awards for Research Excellence recognise and promote high quality, impactful spatial planning research.

Focus on skills and recruitment.

The Future Planners Programme is a unique graduate scheme for ambitious graduates, who are eager to step into the world of Planning.

As the tools and technologies available to planners become more complex and autonomous, their impact will inevitably increase.

Think pieces on planning improvement and the experience and learning gained through the National Planning Improvement Framework.

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He turns steelworks into parks and makes ‘rebirth bricks’ from earthquake rubble. As the novelist, meditator and ‘accidental architect’ wins the Pritzker prize, we look at the masterful temples, caves...

A series of case studies about improvement in the planning system.

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Craig McLaren discusses the challenges and opportunities in planning for hydrogen that have been identified through discussions with planning authorities, hydrogen industry, agencies and regulators.

It's time for planners to reclaim their role as civic heroes, says Craig McLaren.

Today the country’s climate advisors, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), present a new pathway to a decarbonised UK.…

This publication is a summary of the responses received to a consultation looking at time limits for enforcement action for unauthorised Environmental Impact Assessment development.

Guidance for candidates applying to the 2025 Scottish Government Future Planners Programme.

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New targets to enhance nature and protect biodiversity.

Guidance and templates for use with the National Planning Improvement Framework.

The Milton Keynes Planning Academy was launched to tackle significant challenges in the Planning Service, including issues with recruitment and staff retention.

The Scottish government is hosting a summit of councils, public bodies, third sector organisations and business figures.

A day to celebrate one of the most important figures in Scottish history is to be held on Saturday.

The Scottish Government has launched a £30 million Invest to Save Fund to drive efficiency, improve public services, and ensure long-term…

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Analysis of the responses to the National Flood Resilience Strategy consultation exercise

Not only do we need to house and feed more people, but also provide space for energy generation, areas for nature, places for climate mitigation, room for

The Annual Report covering the activities of the Planning Infrastructure and Place Advisory Group in 2024. Prepared in Collaboration with Scottish Futures Trust.

A simple, sensible idea with deep historic roots has become intensely politicised

Stalled housing sites and, separately, the arrival of the masterplan consent areas (MCAs) regime are both highlighted in the latest letter from Scotland's planning minister Ivan McKee and chief planne...

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2025 RTPI Scottish Young Planners' Conference themed around the Purpose of Planning

Find and participate in consultations run by the Scottish Parliament

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The RTPI has announced the launch of a new online mentoring platform that will provide general career development and support to members.