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The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), with over 27,000 members worldwide, champions the value of planning in building thriving places and communities. Visit www.rtpi.org.uk for more information

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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 6h
Applications are now open for the 2026 round of RTPI Research Grants. We’re inviting eligible applicants to submit ambitious, high-quality proposals that could unlock fresh insights and practical knowledge for planning academics and practitioners. Learn more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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Tim White @timwhite100.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our research (w/Edward Shepherd) on the political economy of land value capture won this year’s @rtpiplanners.bsky.social Patsy Healey Prize for Academic Excellence! Check it out here: housingevidence.ac.uk/project/who-...
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Who should own the value of land? Housing, power and the deep politics of land value capture - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence
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Rob Richardson @drrobrichardson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Pleased the paper I co-authored with @profjtwhite.bsky.social and Gareth James @uofgussp.bsky.social on placemaking in post-devolution Scotland has been shortlisted for the RTPI Patsy Healey Award for Academic Excellence. Congrats to all finalists! @uomspal.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Congratulations to the 16 finalists announced today for the RTPI Awards for Research Excellence 2026! The winners will be announced on 7 September at the UK-Ireland Planning Research Conference. Discover the full list here: www.rtpi.org.uk/events-train...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
93% of local plans prioritise climate change – but more than a quarter lack a strategic climate policy, according to new research by the RTPI and the @thetcpa.bsky.social Read the findings: www.rtpi.org.uk/climatecrisis
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The RTPI has opened an invitation to tender for a research project exploring how citizens’ assemblies can be used within the formal planning process. The project will produce practical guidance for planners working in UK local planning authorities. Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rt...
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Anna Jackman @ahjackman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
💡With the @rtpiplanners.bsky.social, @paulcureton.bsky.social and I are launching two practice advice notes - exploring planners’ use of drones, and planning for drone infrastructure - at an event in London on 30 July. ➡️ Find out more and book tickets (free) here: www.rtpi.org.uk/events/plann...
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Planning drone futures: Practice advice launch reception | The Royal Town Planning Institute
To celebrate the launch of RTPI practice advice on planning for drones, we’re hosting a panel event followed by a drinks reception.
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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @ffc-commission.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
✨Natalie Prosser, CEO @theoep.bsky.social ✨Helen Browning, CEO @thesoilassociation.bsky.social, FFCC Commissioner ✨Roger Mortlock, CEO CPRE ✨Rachel Fisher, CEO @rtpiplanners.bsky.social ✨Baroness Barbara Young, Chair Forestry Commission, FFCC Commissioner (3/6)
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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @ffc-commission.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
💥FFCC’s Chief Executive @suepritch.bsky.social will be speaking at @cprecountryside.bsky.social (CPRE)'s Centenary Conference on 25th June on ‘Land - the taboo topic’. ⏳Tickets running low. Get yours now: www.cpre.org.uk/land-use-con... 📍 UCL East, Stratford 📅 25 June (1/6)
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Equip your organisation with fresh talent by hiring a L7 Chartered Town Planner Degree apprentice. It balances academic work with real-time workplace learning. Find out more: www.rtpi.org.uk/become-a-planner/ap…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This World Environment Day, discover how planning can lead the charge in tackling #climatechange. As the UK faces more heatwaves & heavy rains, the RTPI & @thetcpa.bsky.social guide shows how strategic planning supports net zero goals & builds resilient communities. www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
RTPI Chief Executive Rachel Fisher considers the RTPI’s Royal Charter objective, to ‘advance the science and art of planning’. Read Rachel's reflections on her first few weeks at the institute: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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The Art of planning
I am now six weeks into the role, and have had an incredibly warm and kind reception. The team at the RTPI is fantastic – from the staff to the legions of volunteers.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Calling all planning practitioners, researchers, students & academics: There's only 1 month left to enter the 2026 Awards for Research Excellence, which recognise & promote high-quality spatial planning research from RTPI-accredited planning schools. Enter today: www.rtpi.org.uk/researchawards
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The government has announced England’s first Land Use Framework, aiming to better coordinate land for housing, nature recovery, food production and net zero. Read the RTPI's reponse: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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Government Framework gives direction on use of England’s land
The government has announced a new Land Use Framework, aiming to better coordinate land for housing, nature recovery, food production and net zero.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
DID YOU KNOW | The government has announced a minimum of £14m to support local authorities with local plan-making. This funding is in addition to the £29m awarded in January and March 2025. Learn more: www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-to-supp…
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Funding to support Local Plan implementation
The government has announced a minimum of £14 million of funding to support local authorities with local plan-making. This new funding will be available to eligible authorities producing plans in both the legacy and new plan making systems.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
RTPI's Practitioner Research Fund has granted funding to two innovative projects starting in 2026. Congratulations to Cerys Atchison at CA Town Planning and Daniel James at Plan Research Learn more about their projects: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The 5th edition of the TCPA & @rtpiplanners.bsky.social climate guide sets out how local authorities can use planning powers to: ✅ cut emissions ✅ strengthen local resilience ✅ protect communities from the impacts of climate change Explore the free topic resources: www.tcpa.org.uk/collection/p...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The Government has announced plans for a major overhaul of England’s planning system through proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). We will be holding roundtables from 12 – 23 January for members in England to guide our response.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The RTPI and @thetcpa.bsky.social have published a new guide to help local authorities consider climate impacts in all planning decisions. The guide is considered the ‘gold standard’ for planning guidance at local level. Read the guide now: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/pl...
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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Are you a local authority planning officer, councillor or practitioner interested in how planning can deliver climate action? On 10 December the @rtpiplanners.bsky.social & TCPA will launch the 5th edition of their guidance on planning for climate change. Webinar registration: shorturl.at/Vp97f
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
RTPI commends the significant funding announced in today’s #budget but urges that long-term investment is key to building capacity. The chancellor has pledged an extra £48m to boost capacity in the planning system. Read reaction from @victoriartpi.bsky.social: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
New findings from an RTPI survey of more than 2,500 planners reveal that 20% of respondents in the UK expect to leave the profession within the next three years – with no clear pipeline to replace them. Read the State of the Profession report: www.rtpi.org.uk/stateoftheprofession
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Simon Creer, RTPI Director of Communications and External Affairs shares his view on planning and AI - a question of humanity? Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/p…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We officially launched 'It takes planners & you' last week with a special projection in Gateshead. Now we want everyone in planning to share their own reflections, stories, & local successes that show how collaboration creates change: www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rt... #PlannersAndYou
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
"My role has had me engaging with members across Scotland, seeking their thoughts on how the profession should respond to planning policy." Joseph Ashmore reflects on his experience as Intern Project Officer:https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/reflections-from-an-rtpi-scotland-intern/
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Reflections from an RTPI Scotland intern | Championing the power of planning
As my time at RTPI Scotland comes to an end, I want to offer some reflections on my time as Intern Project Officer.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Does Grand Falls offer lessons for proposed UK new towns? Brian Whiteley, Planning Advisor for Planning Aid England, looks at the Canadian garden city to find out. Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/l…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Aisling Byrne, RTPI Senior Public Affairs Officer breaks down findings and recommendations for three key Committee reports. Read her blog: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/u…
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Updates from across Parliament | Championing the power of planning
In typical Parliamentary fashion, the run-up to the end of this year is a flurry of report publications, consultations and announcements
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Join the RTPI's #WorldTownPlanningDay 2025 online programme, which brings together case studies from the UK and around the world, fostering the exchange of ideas globally. 👉Register for the free webinars at: www.rtpi.org.uk/wtpd This year's theme is 'With Planning We Can'
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Learn about planning for rural places in the October edition of Planning Research Matters - a hub showcasing research from RTPI-accredited planning schools. Projects include Rural Exception Sites, commuting from rural places and rural gentrification. Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-r...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Senior Public Affairs Officer Aisling Byrne takes you through where we are with the two Planning bills and it's good news for our Chief Planners amendment... Read the blog here: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/a…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
"Liverpool showed that planning is central to Government’s growth mission, but delivery will stand or fall on capacity, leadership and skills." RTPI's Senior Public Affairs Officer Lazaros Tsenekidis reflects on the #LabourPartyConference. Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The RTPI described the Government’s new towns announcement as one of the most ambitious development initiatives in more than 50 years – and one that must be built on lessons from the past if it is to succeed. Read the RTPI's response: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the...
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Next generation of new towns must be future-proof
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has described the Government’s decision to press ahead with a new generation of new towns as one of the most ambitious development initiatives in more than fif...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
RTPI has signed a joint letter with more than 30 organisations calling for £6.8m in urgent funding to support Planning Schools to continue to recruit and train apprentice planners. Read the joint letter: www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-p…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
This blog explores a landmark decision last autumn in which Gloucestershire County Council approved the county's largest-ever mineral development project. Read the blog: www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/t…
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Department of Land Economy @landeconomy.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
🏘️🗺️🏙️The @rtpiplanners.bsky.social has confirmed the re-accreditation of our MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration. 💬RTPI President @helenfadipe.bsky.social said, "Cambridge's MPhil ... demonstrates the mix of academic rigour and real-world relevance we look for in RTPI-accredited programmes."
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
We are delighted to re-accredit the University of Cambridge’s MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration. It means graduates of the spatial planning programme will be eligible to begin the Licentiate Assessment of Professional Competence, a key step toward becoming a Chartered Town Planner.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
The 2025 round of RTPI Research Grants is open for applications. The programme funds new, innovative, high quality, and impactful planning research. Learn more: www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-research…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The RTPI has launched Empower 2030, its strategic plan for 2025–2030, setting a route to strengthen the planning profession, enhance member value, and grow its membership. Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rtpi/who-…
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
A big congratulations to the editors of 'The Future for Planners' on winning the Royal Town Planning Institute Patsy Healey award! 🌟🎉 @rtpiplanners.bsky.social 🔶Find out more about the award: buff.ly/E981TeS 🔶Find the book: buff.ly/dFCv38J
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Congratulations to the 5 winning entries for the 2025 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence. 🙌 Discover the winners 👇 www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Introducing the new RTPI brand. Empowering planners. Connecting people. Championing the planning profession. Explore the thinking behind the brand – www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/o…
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The RTPI has warned that the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which passed its Second Reading on 2 September, could leave rural communities behind. Read more www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/r…
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DrCarolineBrown @drcarolinebrown.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Great to see Issue 201 of the #ScottishPlanner out this week - it’s a wee festival of planning celebrating this year’s winners in the Awards for Planning Excellence plus all the usual contents, including the latest episode of my Podlicious recommendations… www.rtpi.org.uk/media/21122/...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
A survey from the RTPI and YouGov reveals that the UK public has serious doubts about whether the next generation of new towns will meet future needs. These findings echo recommendations in RTPI’s Futureproof New Towns interim report: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
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Public lacks confidence in the next generation of New Towns, but has clear ideas for getting them right, RTPI and YouGov survey finds
73% of Brits are not confident the next generation of new towns will meet community needs in 50 years’ time.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
RTPI warns Housing Minister @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social of major threat to planning profession from level 7 apprenticeship restrictions. Read more about the impact and possible solutions: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
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RTPI warns Housing Minister of major threat to planning profession from apprenticeship restrictions
The RTPI has warned the Housing Minister of major threat to planning profession from apprenticeship restrictions.
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
📣BREAKING NEWS: Professor John Sturzaker FRTPI is joining RTPI as the new Director of Careers and Education in October 2025. Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ju...
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New director of careers and education to join RTPI
The institute has appointed Professor John Sturzaker to lead its careers and education division.
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Catriona Riddell @catrionariddell.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Thrilled that our strategic planning research has been shortlisted!!
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Rob Richardson @drrobrichardson.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Congratulations all! A fantastic showcase of planning research. It was a pleasure being on the judging panel for the Patsy Healey Award and reading the entries - and tough to narrow them down into a shortlist
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Dongsheng He @dongshenghe3.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
I am pleased to share that I have been selected as a finalist for the RTPI Early Career Research Award this year for a chapter of my thesis. Thank you very much to my co-authors!
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Congratulations to the 18 finalists announced today for the 2025 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence. Are you on the list? Find out www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and…
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