RTPI South West
RTPI South West promotes planning as a profession and builds links with other built environment professions and organisations throughout the South West. We offer members a programme of affordable seminars and events to assist with their continuing professional development requirements, and also publish a regular newsletter for member
More than 2,000 planners from central, regional and local government, private consultancies, the education sector and other organisations are members of RTPI South West. We welcome the views and opinions of all our members, and we are always looking for volunteers to help with running our programmes.
For more information on how to get involved in RTPI South West, please email Helen Clarke or call 01823 250822.
WINNER OF THE RTPI SW PLANNING ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD 2007 (sponsored by White Young Green Planning)
Tiverton Pannier Market Enhancement Scheme
Submitted by Mid Devon District Council - Best entry in "Planning on the Ground" category and overall winner of the Philip Barclay Silver Cup. A award ceremony was held on 3rd March 2008 at Tiverton Town Hall with all entries and winners in attendance. Photo shows Catherine Marlow receiving the Award on behalf of Mid Devon District Council from Steve Atkinson, Chair 2007. For further details including information on all entries and commendations please click here.
Forthcoming events:
Habitats Regulation Assessment of Spatial Planning Documents - 11th December 2008 - The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton - A FREE event being organised with Natural England. Presented by David Tyldesley of David Tyldesley & Associates. Limited spaces so book early to avoid disappointment. To book a place contact Helen Clarke at southwest@rtpi.org.uk or 01823 250822.
Achieving Housing Volumes & Quality - 23rd January 2009 - The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton. With the pressure to increase the numbers of dwellings to be built in the South West both planners and the wider development industry face a significant challenge. How are we going to meet these challenges and ensure that targets are met and the end result is both a sustainable and quality product? Thoughts and experiences from those actively involved in planning and the housing industry and the lessons learnt thus far. Cost £72 VAT. To book a place contact Helen Clarke at southwest@rtpi.org.uk or 01823 250822.
2009 CPD Conference Programme
The RTPI SW 2009 Conference Programme is now available - see the attached Block Booking Form to take advantage of great discounts if booked before 31st January 2009.
SW Regional Spatial Strategy
The RTPI SW has submitted its response to the Secretary of State's proposed changes to the SW Regional Spatial Strategy - document attached. Should you have any comments/questions please contact Geoff Walker, RTPI SW Policy/Media Officer on 01225 442861 or SWPolicy@rtpi.org.uk.
RTPI Conference - Retail Planning - 5th December 2008
Speakers' Presentations:
The Changing Retail Environment - Cliff Guy, Cardiff University
Proposed Changes to PPS6 - Planning for Town Centres - A Retailer's Perspective - Simon Birnbaum, Tesco Stores Plc
Retail Led Regeneration in an Historic Town - John Rigby, Exeter City Council - Contact Helen Clarke at southwest@rtpi.org.uk.
Retail and Regeneration - Bob de Barr, Land Securities - Contact Helen Clarke at southwest@rtpi.org.uk.
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Latest Events
Latest Articles
| Date | Title |
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| 11-Nov-08 | Forthcoming Events |
| 31-Oct-08 | Research |
| 01-Apr-08 | RTPI SW Planning Achievement Awards 2007 |
| 01-Apr-08 | Sub National Review |
| 28-Aug-07 | Young Planners' Network for the South West |
| 23-Jul-07 | Contact the RTPI SW Region |
| 20-Jul-07 | Planning for Sustainability Environmental Case Studies and Guide |
| 20-Feb-07 | Results of the RTPI SW Planning Achievement Awards 2006 |
| 18-Jan-07 | RTPI South West Regional Management Board and Regional Activities Committee 2008 |
| 10-Jan-07 | RTPI South West Newsletters |
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