The Planning Group provides an expert knowledge resource to support the RIBA's policies, actions and guidance on planning issues.
Key activities and functions:
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advise on the formulation, development and implementation of RIBA policy and strategy on planning
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advance planning knowledge and skills in the architectural profession
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identify emerging planning issues and highlight them to the RIBA
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develop and promote good practice and design quality in the planning process
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influence the government's views on improving the planning process, with particular reference to the importance of good design
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promote collaboration between different planning bodies including professional institutes and government agencies.
PPS15 Planning for the Historic Environment
The RIBA's Planning Group and Conservation Architecture Group submitted a joint response to the CLG consultation on the proposed Planning Policy Statement 15 in October 2009. See the PDF of the RIBA response in 'Links and Resources' below.
Killian/Pretty Review of planning applications
In 2008 the RIBA responded to the Killian-Pretty Review of planning applications, calling for simpler rules for small-scale development and encouraging the role of local design review panels. See the PDF of the RIBA response in 'Links and Resources' below.
Guidance on preparing planning aplications
An RIBA good practice note on preparing planning applications, issued as guidance to members and as a means of assisting the planning process, can be downloaded here|.
Planning Portal
The Planning Portal| is the UK government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales. Use the site to learn about planning and building regulations, apply for planning permission, find out about development near you, appeal against a decision and research government policy.