Paul Smith, Managing Director of The Strategic Land Group (SLG) has been invited to judge The Planning Awards for a second consecutive year.
Now in its 13th year, the Planning Awards was created to share success for projects across the country, along with individuals doing great work within the industry.
The 29 categories span planning and placemaking, including Best Housing Scheme, Design Excellence, Best use of Brownfield Land in Placemaking and Planning Permission of the Year.
Paul Smith, MD of SLG, said: “I’m really pleased to be part of the judging panel again for 2026; it’s positive to be able to recognise and celebrate success in planning and placemaking, particularly given the many challenges in delivering development.”
Alongside Paul this year’s judging panel includes:
• Duncan McCallum, Chair of The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
• Rebecca Phillips, Interim Chief Planning Inspector at The Planning Inspectorate
• Simone Wilding, Chief Planner at Bristol City Council
• Rowan Cole, Director of Coalface Engagement Ltd
• Hannah Haddad, Head of Strategic Applications, London Borough of Hounslow
• Sarah Scannell, Director of Planning and Development, London Borough of Islington
Entries are now open with a first deadline of Thursday 11th December and a final deadline of Thursday 5th February at a higher entry fee. To find out more about the awards, including categories, criteria and submission costs, visit their website here.
The 2026 awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 4th June 2026 at IET London.
