Our Awards and Achievements
Adrian Kearley wins RTPI Planning Consultant of the Year Award 2010
Adrian Kearley, Director of AKA Planning, has won the prestigious RTPI Planning Consultant of the Year Award 2010.
The award was presented on 3 February 2011 at a ceremony at the London Hilton.
The judges commented that:
“Adrian Kearley has recognised the market position and strengths of a sole practitioner. Working directly with the client, providing advice on and managing specialist inputs and undertaking community engagement add value.
The benefits are increased when the relationship is maintained over several years. His understanding of climate change issues is sound and he recognises when specialist advice is required. Reference to a network of professionals allows exchange of ideas, access to specialist knowledge and peer reviews to maintain standards.”
Click here to download an extract from the RTPI Award brochure.
The Royal Town Planning Institute's Awards were established in 1978. The ‘Planning Consultancy of the Year Awards’ seek to identify exemplary practice that meets the requirements of clients and the wider community.
The judges were Adrian Penfold, Head of Planning and Environment at British Land, Stephen Tapper, President, Planning Officers Society and Pat Castledine, Consents Manager, Union Railways and representing the RTPI.