Why Enter
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

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]
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