Karen Jones has been announced as a judge for the prestigious RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence, underscoring her significant legal acumen and dedication to the field.
- The RTPI Awards are designed to celebrate exceptional contributions by planning professionals within local communities across the globe.
- Jones’ extensive background includes over 30 years in planning and environmental law, with recognition as a leading individual in UK legal guides.
- Her involvement highlights the importance of experienced professionals in guiding and evaluating exemplary planning initiatives.
- The awards will be held in June 2023, with winners progressing to national recognition.
Karen Jones, a seasoned partner at Blandy & Blandy, has been appointed as a judge for the RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence 2023. These awards are renowned for recognising exceptional planning contributions across communities worldwide. By selecting Jones, the organisers underscore her extensive expertise in planning and environmental law, which spans over three decades.
The awards aim to showcase the best plans, projects, and professionals, with categories such as ‘Best Plan’, ‘Best Project’, and ‘Planning Authority of the Year’. Karen Jones’ appointment as a judge brings to the fore her legal prowess and previous accolades, including being named a ‘leading individual’ in the field by The Legal 500.
Karen holds impressive academic credentials, including an LLB (Hons) in Law and an LLM in Environmental Law from University College London. Her professional journey includes being a legal associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute since 2007 and lecturing at the University of Reading’s School of Real Estate & Planning.
Her firm, Blandy & Blandy, is consistently ranked among the top planning law firms in the UK, enjoying recognition from Chambers UK and The Legal 500. Jones’ individual recognition and her firm’s standing further accentuate her role’s significance in the upcoming RTPI Awards.
In her statement, Karen Jones expressed pride in her LARTPI status, describing it as an enhancer to her legal contributions to projects. She welcomed the opportunity to participate in the awards as a way to give back to the RTPI, reflecting gratitude and commitment to the planning profession.
Karen Jones’ role in the RTPI Awards exemplifies her professional excellence and dedication to advancing planning standards.
