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Royal Town Planning Institute

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Planners are employed in both the public and private sectors. In the various levels of government they implement the policies of elected representatives of the people. In private sector consultancies, they promote the interests of their clients. But in both contexts they also
work to standards of professional integrity and competence laid down
by their professional organisation, the Royal Town Planning Institute. (external site)
 
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Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional advice and support on town and country planning matters to disadvantaged community groups and individuals who cannot afford to pay fees to a planning consultant. It complements the work of local authorities, but
is wholly independent of them.   From its inception in 1973, Planning Aid
has been at the forefront of engaging communities in the planning process.
Funding in 2003 from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM),
is helping to build a bigger and better Planning Aid network, one that
provides more consistent levels of service and uses more innovative
methods to involve local communities in the planning process. In addition
Planning Aid is also funded by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI),
the Big Lottery Fund and other public, private and charitable organisations.
 
Planning Aid in England is part of the RTPI (registered charity no. 262865),
and is delivered through a network of 10 regional services.
 
Contact your local Planning Aid Service here.
 
Planning Aid is unique in that it relies on over 500 volunteer planners who
provide advice and support the RTPI community planning programme.