THE 2026 PLANNING AWARDS

Join us on Thursday 4 June at IET London: Savoy Place

The Planning Awards are delighted for the return of the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 4 June 2026 for their 13th successive year, taking place at the prestigious IET London: Savoy Place, WC2R 0BL.

These awards showcase the outstanding work across the planning and placemaking sectors and recognise excellence in planning and associated placemaking disciplines, including heritage conservation, urban design, economic development, partnership working, environmental consultancy, housing and law. 

Tickets on sale soon.

HOW DOES ATTENDING BENEFIT YOU?

4 reasons why you should come to our ceremony


NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY ELITE

Join a room full of the nation's most influential planners, developers, and policymakers. From The Crown Estate to Homes England, this is your chance to forge high-level connections with the organisations shaping the UK's built environment.

BOOST YOUR BRAND'S PRESTIGE

Attendance signals your place at the heart of the profession. Being part of the industry’s most authoritative national celebration elevates your organisation's profile and demonstrates your commitment to planning excellence.



CELEBRATE EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

After a year of navigating complex planning challenges, take a moment to step back and celebrate. Whether you are on the shortlist or cheering on a partner, it’s the ultimate night to recognise the hard work and innovation of your team and peers.


GAIN STRATEGIC INSPIRATION

Get a first-hand look at the "best in class" projects and plans. Seeing what wins, and why, provides invaluable insight into the latest trends in housing delivery, climate action, and urban regeneration to take back to your own projects.

VENUE INFORMATION


IET: London, Savoy Place,
WC2R 0BL

The IET London: Savoy Place is located in the heart of London, situated next to the River Thames by Waterloo Bridge and fully accessible by all major transport links: 

Closest Train Station:

One stop on Northern or Bakerloo Line to Embankment station, or walk across Waterloo Bridge to IET London: Savoy Place.

The original building, designed by architects Stephen Salter and H Percy Adams, was recently refurbished in 2015 after a £30 million investment. The venue has been transformed into a state of the art, inspiring event space with cutting edge technology and spectacular views of London, where you can see Big Ben, the London Eye, the Shard and so much more! 

We encourage our audience to use low emission means of transport to travel to the event.


ACCESSIBILITY 

We are dedicated to making our events enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their abilities or circumstances. So please let us know if you have any special requirements such as dietary needs based on religious or medical grounds, the need for a private or quiet space during the event, alternative formats such as Braille or large print, hearing loops, British Sign Language interpreter, wheelchair access, high backed chair etc. 

Please contact [email protected] so that the necessary adjustments can be made.

SUSTAINABILITY

Haymarket Media Group is committed to playing our part in creating a more sustainable future and are working hard to minimise the carbon footprint of our events.

We have gained ISO 20121 certification making it among the first media companies to become accredited in the UK. Haymarket now possesses an accredited method to self-audit, ensuring the realisation of our ambitious goals and promoting ongoing enhancements in efficiency and performance across our live events portfolio.