We are the single voice for public sector planning practitioners, pursuing good and effective planning practice within local government.

The Society represents the most senior professionals and managers of planning functions in the English Local Authorities.

We set out to:

• Act as an advocate and promoter of Local Government planning
• Assist and advise the Government and the Local Government Association on planning matters and related issues
• Promote all aspects of the built and green environment by working closely with other organisations and professions
• Act as a centre of excellence, undertake research and promote best practice in planning matters

In 2010/11 the Society's aims are to work closely with the Government to help put in place as quickly as possible an efficient but stronger planning system; to work more closely with other professional bodies and associations; and to broaden the appeal of the Society within the public sector.