Entry Categories

  1. Select the category you wish to enter, use the drop down menu and click ENTER.
  2. To enter multiple categories use the tick boxes and click PROCESS.
  3. Follow the instructions to create an account and register.
  4. You will receive an email, click on the link to validate your account or add the validation code.
  5. Finally, complete the entry form for your submission.

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North West 

This category recognises any projects that promote and support a successful prosperous economy. Projects could include minerals planning, industrial, commercial or infrastructure, regeneration schemes or improvements to public realm.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible for entry, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy – North West

Below is an overview of the criteria judges will be asked to assess schemes on. To access the full criteria on the entry form, click enter now and add this category to your basket.

Outcomes for People and Communities:

How has the scheme improved/made a positive impact on the local economy

  • How has the scheme made improvements for specific groups e.g. people with physical disabilities, families, young people, Black, South and East Asian and ethnic minority communities
  • How has the scheme made a positive impact on health and wellbeing e.g. solved problems/challenges with access to open space
  • How has the scheme addressed issues of gender mainstreaming e.g. safety in public realm
  • How has the scheme addressed any issues of inequality

Outcomes for climate action:

  • How has the project, as completed, mitigated against climate change?
  • How did the project (in delivery) mitigate against climate change?
  • What targets did the scheme have for climate change and have those been met or exceeded?

Outcomes for Sustainable development:

  • How does the project meet UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Planning contribution:

  • The centrality of a planning practioner(s) to the project
  • How planning tools have been used to deliver positively

Community Engagement:

  • How did the scheme engage with local communities?
  • How that engagement affected the final scheme delivery
  • How inclusive was the community engagement

Leading Practice:

  • Value for money
  • Complexity of the brief/degree of difficulty and creative and innovative response to the brief
  • Timetable – was scheme delivered on time
  • Is an exemplar that is transferable across the UK and Ireland

This category recognises projects which include up to 50 homes. Projects can integrate into the surrounding context, or be a new development in its own right. The projects must meet local need and be in locations that have access to infrastructure and facilities for communities. They should also offer a range of tenures and demonstrate high quality design of building and place.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible for entry, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Excellence in Planning to Deliver Communities - small schemes (up to 50 homes) – North West

Below is an overview of the criteria judges will be asked to assess schemes on. To access the full criteria on the entry form, click enter now and add this category to your basket.

Outcomes for People and Communities:

How has the scheme improved/made a positive impact on the local economy

  • How has the scheme made improvements for specific groups e.g. people with physical disabilities, families, young people, Black, South and East Asian and ethnic minority communities
  • How has the scheme made a positive impact on health and wellbeing e.g. solved problems/challenges with access to open space
  • How has the scheme addressed issues of gender mainstreaming e.g. safety in public realm
  • How has the scheme addressed any issues of inequality

Outcomes for climate action:

  • How has the project, as completed, mitigated against climate change?
  • How did the project (in delivery) mitigate against climate change?
  • What targets did the scheme have for climate change and have those been met or exceeded?

Outcomes for Sustainable development:

  • How does the project meet UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Planning contribution:

  • The centrality of a planning practioner(s) to the project
  • How planning tools have been used to deliver positively

Community Engagement:

  • How did the scheme engage with local communities?
  • How that engagement affected the final scheme delivery
  • How inclusive was the community engagement

Leading Practice:

  • Value for money
  • Complexity of the brief/degree of difficulty and creative and innovative response to the brief
  • Timetable – was scheme delivered on time
  • Is an exemplar that is transferable across the UK and Ireland

This category recognises projects of 50 or more homes that deliver new housing or upgrade existing developments to meet housing needs. Projects can integrate into the surrounding context, or be a new development in its own right. The projects must meet the community's need for a range of tenures. Projects must also include an aspect of community building around the housing developments. What else is included in terms of infrastructure, leisure facilities, education and medical facilities etc.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible for entry, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Excellence in Planning to Deliver Communities - large schemes (50 or more homes) – North West

Below is an overview of the criteria judges will be asked to assess schemes on. To access the full criteria on the entry form, click enter now and add this category to your basket.

Outcomes for People and Communities:

How has the scheme improved/made a positive impact on the local economy

  • How has the scheme made improvements for specific groups e.g. people with physical disabilities, families, young people, Black, South and East Asian and ethnic minority communities
  • How has the scheme made a positive impact on health and wellbeing e.g. solved problems/challenges with access to open space
  • How has the scheme addressed issues of gender mainstreaming e.g. safety in public realm
  • How has the scheme addressed any issues of inequality

Outcomes for climate action:

  • How has the project, as completed, mitigated against climate change?
  • How did the project (in delivery) mitigate against climate change?
  • What targets did the scheme have for climate change and have those been met or exceeded?

Outcomes for Sustainable development:

  • How does the project meet UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Planning contribution:

  • The centrality of a planning practioner(s) to the project
  • How planning tools have been used to deliver positively

Community Engagement:

  • How did the scheme engage with local communities?
  • How that engagement affected the final scheme delivery
  • How inclusive was the community engagement

Leading Practice:

  • Value for money
  • Complexity of the brief/degree of difficulty and creative and innovative response to the brief
  • Timetable – was scheme delivered on time
  • Is an exemplar that is transferable across the UK and Ireland

This category recognises projects that have improved or enhanced places with a particular historical or cultural significance, for the benefit of the community and future generations. Submissions can include either existing buildings that have been restored or new developments.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible for entry, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture – North West

Below is an overview of the criteria judges will be asked to assess schemes on. To access the full criteria on the entry form, click enter now and add this category to your basket.

Outcomes for People and Communities:

How has the scheme improved/made a positive impact on the local economy

  • How has the scheme made improvements for specific groups e.g. people with physical disabilities, families, young people, Black, South and East Asian and ethnic minority communities
  • How has the scheme made a positive impact on health and wellbeing e.g. solved problems/challenges with access to open space
  • How has the scheme addressed issues of gender mainstreaming e.g. safety in public realm
  • How has the scheme addressed any issues of inequality

Outcomes for climate action:

  • How has the project, as completed, mitigated against climate change?
  • How did the project (in delivery) mitigate against climate change?
  • What targets did the scheme have for climate change and have those been met or exceeded?

Outcomes for Sustainable development:

  • How does the project meet UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Planning contribution:

  • The centrality of a planning practioner(s) to the project
  • How planning tools have been used to deliver positively

Community Engagement:

  • How did the scheme engage with local communities?
  • How that engagement affected the final scheme delivery
  • How inclusive was the community engagement

Leading Practice:

  • Value for money
  • Complexity of the brief/degree of difficulty and creative and innovative response to the brief
  • Timetable – was scheme delivered on time
  • Is an exemplar that is transferable across the UK and Ireland

This category recognises any projects that have used a new type of technology or used technology in a new or innovative way. We are looking for projects where technology has been crucial to the outcome.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible for entry, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Excellence in Tech within Planning Practice – North West

Below is an overview of the criteria judges will be asked to assess schemes on. To access the full criteria on the entry form, click enter now and add this category to your basket.

Outcomes for People and Communities:

How has the scheme improved/made a positive impact on the local economy

  • How has the scheme made improvements for specific groups e.g. people with physical disabilities, families, young people, Black, South and East Asian and ethnic minority communities
  • How has the scheme made a positive impact on health and wellbeing e.g. solved problems/challenges with access to open space
  • How has the scheme addressed issues of gender mainstreaming e.g. safety in public realm
  • How has the scheme addressed any issues of inequality

Outcomes for climate action:

  • How has the project, as completed, mitigated against climate change?
  • How did the project (in delivery) mitigate against climate change?
  • What targets did the scheme have for climate change and have those been met or exceeded?

Outcomes for Sustainable development:

  • How does the project meet UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Planning contribution:

  • The centrality of a planning practioner(s) to the project
  • How planning tools have been used to deliver positively

Community Engagement:

  • How did the scheme engage with local communities?
  • How that engagement affected the final scheme delivery
  • How inclusive was the community engagement

Leading Practice:

  • Value for money
  • Complexity of the brief/degree of difficulty and creative and innovative response to the brief
  • Timetable – was scheme delivered on time
  • Is an exemplar that is transferable across the UK and Ireland

This category recognises projects that make a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of a community or neighbourhood. It could be through the provision of sporting or activity resources or could address issues around health, disability, inclusion or our ageing population.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible for entry, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing – North West

Below is an overview of the criteria judges will be asked to assess schemes on. To access the full criteria on the entry form, click enter now and add this category to your basket.

Outcomes for People and Communities:

How has the scheme improved/made a positive impact on the local economy

  • How has the scheme made improvements for specific groups e.g. people with physical disabilities, families, young people, Black, South and East Asian and ethnic minority communities
  • How has the scheme made a positive impact on health and wellbeing e.g. solved problems/challenges with access to open space
  • How has the scheme addressed issues of gender mainstreaming e.g. safety in public realm
  • How has the scheme addressed any issues of inequality

Outcomes for climate action:

  • How has the project, as completed, mitigated against climate change?
  • How did the project (in delivery) mitigate against climate change?
  • What targets did the scheme have for climate change and have those been met or exceeded?

Outcomes for Sustainable development:

  • How does the project meet UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Planning contribution:

  • The centrality of a planning practioner(s) to the project
  • How planning tools have been used to deliver positively

Community Engagement:

  • How did the scheme engage with local communities?
  • How that engagement affected the final scheme delivery
  • How inclusive was the community engagement

Leading Practice:

  • Value for money
  • Complexity of the brief/degree of difficulty and creative and innovative response to the brief
  • Timetable – was scheme delivered on time
  • Is an exemplar that is transferable across the UK and Ireland

This category recognises projects that improve the natural environment through conservation, enhancement or restoration. For example, green and blue infrastructure plans, natural resource management or improving biodiversity.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible for entry, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment – North West

Below is an overview of the criteria judges will be asked to assess schemes on. To access the full criteria on the entry form, click enter now and add this category to your basket.

Outcomes for People and Communities:

How has the scheme improved/made a positive impact on the local economy

  • How has the scheme made improvements for specific groups e.g. people with physical disabilities, families, young people, Black, South and East Asian and ethnic minority communities
  • How has the scheme made a positive impact on health and wellbeing e.g. solved problems/challenges with access to open space
  • How has the scheme addressed issues of gender mainstreaming e.g. safety in public realm
  • How has the scheme addressed any issues of inequality

Outcomes for climate action:

  • How has the project, as completed, mitigated against climate change?
  • How did the project (in delivery) mitigate against climate change?
  • What targets did the scheme have for climate change and have those been met or exceeded?

Outcomes for Sustainable development:

  • How does the project meet UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Planning contribution:

  • The centrality of a planning practioner(s) to the project
  • How planning tools have been used to deliver positively

Community Engagement:

  • How did the scheme engage with local communities?
  • How that engagement affected the final scheme delivery
  • How inclusive was the community engagement

Leading Practice:

  • Value for money
  • Complexity of the brief/degree of difficulty and creative and innovative response to the brief
  • Timetable – was scheme delivered on time
  • Is an exemplar that is transferable across the UK and Ireland

This category recognises submissions which demonstrate excellent practice in plan making. For example, this can include both local plans and masterplans. If submitting a local plan please outline through your submission how the local plan was unique and went above and beyond. Other examples of plan making practice, such as neighbourhood plans and strategies are also welcome.

Eligibility

Projects completed in the two years prior to 1 June 2021 are eligible, even if the planning component was completed years prior. Particular care should be taken to avoid entering schemes prematurely before they can be satisfactorily assessed. We recommend projects are completed, or sufficiently completed, in order to be assessed fully against all the judging criteria and other submissions. You may enter a project into more than one category, but we do ask that you provide an entry form for each category. Projects or work that has previously won an RTPI Award for Planning Excellence may not be re-entered in the same category, but those shortlisted or commended may be re-entered. Submissions must be located within Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, or the Isle of Man.

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Description
This award recognises the achievements of planning teams working within local authorities, local government, not-for-profit.

Eligibility
The team must include at least one Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI or FRTPI).

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Description
This award recognises the achievements of planning teams working within the private sector. This includes consultancies and in-house teams.

Eligibility
Teams entering this category must have at least one Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI or FRTPI).

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Description
This award seeks out the brightest RTPI members in the early stages of their careers. Potential candidates can work in any area of the industry. We are looking for outstanding Young Planners who can demonstrate a contribution to planning or significant career achievements in recent years.

Eligibility
Entrants must be in the first 10 years of post-qualification experience and be a current member of the RTPI. A candidate can nominate themselves or they can also be nominated by an employer, colleague or peer.
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RTPI North West Personality of the Year
This year's Chair's Award will acknowledge entrants whose experiences and achievements have significantly influenced their workplace, industry and the planning profession more widely, particularly over recent years.

Eligibility
Must be an RTPI member. Entrants must be working in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, Isle of Man.

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