It's Back! The Planning Awards Return for 2027

Championing Excellence In Planning And Placemaking 


How we shape our build environment defines the future of our communities. Following a memorable gathering of planning and placemaking leaders in 2026 at the IET London, the Planning Awards, brought to you by Planning Resource, are returning for 2027 to celebrate the next wave of outstanding projects, plans and teams.


This prestigious celebration highlights excellence in tackling our biggest spatial challenges, from delivering sustainable housing and addressing climate change to driving vibrant town centre regeneration. This is the awards scheme for professionals ready to benchmark their work and gain industry-wide recognition. 


Share your story alongside the leading minds shaping tomorrow's places.

Entries are open now, so explore the categories and submit your entries today!


Key Information


Dates

First Entry Deadline: 10 December 2026

Second Entry Deadline: 21 January 2027

Final Entry Deadline: 25 February 2027


Prices

First Entry Deadline Fee: £440

Second Entry Deadline Fee: £550

Final Entry Deadline Fee: £595


Why Enter


Differentiate yourself from your competitors


Set yourself apart from the competition, positioning your organisation as a leader in planning and placemaking. Open doors to new clients, new opportunities, and attract top-tier talent to your team.


Learn and grow


The entry process is a valuable opportunity to reflect on your achievements, identify areas for improvement, and gather insights from expert judges. You can use this feedback to make impactful changes and drive future success for your organisation.


Raise your profile 


Supercharge your reputation and open up promotional opportunities. Gain visibility, build your network, and enhance your organisation’s status in the industry by putting yourself on the map.

Celebrate your team 


Have you and your team delivered exceptional work? Enter them this year and give them the recognition they deserve for their hard work and dedication.

2027 Categories

PLACEMAKING CATEGORIES

AWARD FOR BEST HOUSING SCHEME (FEWER THAN 500 HOMES)

AWARD FOR BEST HOUSING SCHEME (500 HOMES OR MORE)

AWARD FOR PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH

AWARD FOR BEST USE OF ARTS, CULTURE OR SPORT IN PLACEMAKING

AWARD FOR BEST USE OF HERITAGE IN PLACEMAKING

AWARD FOR PARTNERSHIP WORKING

AWARD FOR REGENERATION

AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE

AWARD FOR FOSTERING A HEALTHY TOWN CENTRE

AWARD FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

BEST USE OF PUBLICLY-OWNED LAND AND/OR PROPERTY IN PLACEMAKING

BEST USE OF BROWNFIELD LAND IN PLACEMAKING

AWARDS FOR PLANNING FOR INCREASED HOUSING DELIVERY

PLANNING CATEGORIES

AWARD FOR PLANNING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

AWARD FOR PLANNING FOR SENIOR LIVING

AWARD FOR PLANNING FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

AWARD FOR PLANNING TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

AWARD FOR USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN PLANNING

AWARD FOR STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN PLANNING

AWARD FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

AWARD FOR PLAN-MAKING

PLANNING PERMISSION OF THE YEAR

AWARD FOR IN-HOUSE PLANNING TEAM OF THE YEAR

PLANNING LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

AWARD FOR PLANNING CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR

LOCAL AUTHORITY PLANNING TEAM OF THE YEAR

EDITOR'S CHOICE


Hear from Planning's editor and this year's Chair Judge!


"The Planning Awards exist to give outstanding planning and placemaking professionals the recognition they deserve. If you are proud of work that your team has carried out or completed since 1 January 2025, then please do enter.

Good luck!"

Richard Garlick
Editor, Planning

Sponsorship Opportunities


The Planning Awards offer you the chance to align your business with the people, teams and companies that are leading the way in the planning and placemaking sectors.

As a marketing and business development opportunity, the Awards offer you the chance to promote your products and services to our audience. Build your brand at our events in person or digitally, in our marketing campaigns, as well as the Awards website. 

Please get in contact so we can help to build a bespoke package to deliver your goals. 

Contact Michael Baker at [email protected]

About The Brand


Planning Resource is an essential information hub for town planning professionals in the UK, providing the latest impartial and in-depth news, analysis, planning appeals, policy and legislation and the latest jobs. 

The experienced editorial team focuses on issues that matter most within the Planning and Placemaking sectors. Find out more below.