Useful Links
This page contains links to planning-related organisations. Further links will be added in due course. The categories of links are:
- Institutes
- Government Bodies
- Organisations
- Other associated companies
- Overseas Institutes and Professional Organisations
Institutes
Government Bodies
An association aimed at providing National Parks with a single voice, in dealings with government and its agencies.
CADW (Welsh Historic Monuments)
Government body protecting, conserving and promoting the built heritage of Wales.
Body working for people and places in rural England
Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru - Countryside Council for Wales
Statutory adviser on sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and outdoor enjoyment in Wales
Body responsible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure of sport in England
Agency concerned with ensuring a better environment in England & Wales
Body responsible for motorways and major roads in England
Investigates complaints of injustice arising from maladministration by local authorities and certain other bodies.
Body responsible for processing planning appeals in England & Wales
Organisations
Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland
Charity seeking to protect & promote rural Scotland
Charity helping to repair and give new life to historic buildings
Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland
Society studying and protecting Scottish architecture
British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA)
Association promoting best practice in regeneration in the UK
Ymgyrch Diogelu Cymru Wledig - Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales
Body aiming to conserve & enhance the environment of rural Wales
Representative forum for professionals and organisations in the construction industry
Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE)
National charity helping people to protect the countryside
Centre for Accessible Environments
Organisation committed to the provision of buildings and places that are accessible to all
Charity working to enhance the quality of life in Britain’s cities, towns and villages
Government’s lead body for the historic environment in England
Body concerned with historic towns in England
Government Agency championing conservation, wildlife and natural features throughout England
The national housing and regeneration agency
A leading environmental regeneration charity
Democratic organisation representing farmers and growers in England & Wales
Body promoting through education, liveable and architecturally diverse environments
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Body responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland
Organisation caring for and sustaining the natural heritage in Scotland
Sustainable Development Organisation
A resource centre for information about sustainable development
Organisation bringing together all those involved in the decision making, creation and use of the urban environment
A network of trusts speaking out for nature in the UK
Other associated companies
Association of Preservation Trusts
Trusts aimed at preserving the built heritage of the UK
Non-profit, public interest site for planning and building a home extension
A leading environmental pressure group in the UK
Home Improvement Consultants Ltd
Website designed to educate and assist homeowners on any form of home improvement
A leading provider of courses and conferences in the planning field
Town & Country Planning Summer School
A residential school offering training to Councillors and professionals in the planning field
Bwrdd Croeso Cymru - Wales Tourist Board
Organisation involved with development and marketing of the tourism in Wales
Overseas Institutes & Professional Organisations
European Council of Town Planners
Committee of national associations and institutes of planners in the EC
International Federation for Housing & Planning
A worldwide network of professionals representing the field of housing and planning
New Zealand