Rubix Planning Welcomes the RTPI’s Refreshed Brand
- tcheffers
- Sep 15, 2025
- 2 min read
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) revealed a refreshed visual identity and tone of voice in September 2025. For Rubix Planning, a Chartered Member of the RTPI, the launch reinforces the professional values it has long held: clarity, accountability, technical rigour, and a commitment to shaping better places for all.
RTPI’s Updated Brand and What It Means
RTPI’s new branding introduces a modern logo, updated visual style, and a voice built around four core values:
Inclusive, Approachable, Champion, and Professional.
These aren’t merely decorative; they point to how planning is evolving—towards more transparent processes, stronger engagement with communities, and clearer communication. For practices carrying Chartered RTPI status, this brand refresh emphasises what quality planning practice must deliver in today’s context.
The Value Chartered Membership Brings
Chartered Membership of the RTPI signifies more than professional prestige. For clients, it brings measurable benefits:
Technical Expertise & Current Policy Insight
Chartered Members maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation, sustainable development standards, climate resilience, biodiversity, and infrastructure policy. This results in advice and proposals that are relevant, forward-looking, and compatible with regulatory expectations.
Ethics, Standards & Accountability
The RTPI’s code of professional conduct obliges Chartered planners to adhere to high ethical standards. Accountability is built in — risk is reduced when advice is reliable, well-substantiated, and compliant.
Credibility with Stakeholders
Local authorities, planning inspectors, landowners, and communities tend to assign greater weight to submissions or plans prepared by Chartered Members. That credibility can make a real difference during negotiations, consultations, or when securing approval.
Long-Term Value & Sustainability
Rather than only aiming for short-term successes, Chartered planners frequently emphasise durable design, environmental impact, community welfare, and future proofing - elements that help projects stand the test of change.
Rubix Planning’s Pledge and Practice
Rubix Planning’s role as a Chartered Member isn’t just about having a title; it shapes how the consultancy operates:
Projects are led by professionals who continuously update their knowledge through CPD (Continuing Professional Development), ensuring planning advice reflects the latest policy shifts and environmental imperatives.
Communication is structured to be clear and accessible: technical detail is balanced with plain language so clients, authorities, and community members all understand what is being proposed and why.
Ethical guidance and rigorous standards inform every phase—from due diligence, through site assessments and public engagement, to final submission.
Engagement with RTPI-led networks, research, and thought leadership ensures Rubix Planning remains at the cutting edge—anticipating issues like climate change resilience, infrastructure needs, sustainable transport and biodiversity.
How to Benefit from Rubix Planning’s Expertise
Organisations, developers, landowners or community groups seeking strong planning outcomes stand to gain significantly by working with Rubix Planning. The Chartered RTPI status ensures both high technical performance and credibility with decision makers.
To explore how Rubix Planning might assist with a development proposal, an appeal, or strategic planning advisory work, feel free to reach out. Rubix Planning is ready to support projects with professionalism, insight, and a future-focused approach.
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