FINALISTS HAVE BEEN REVEALED!
We’re delighted to reveal the finalists for the 21st Annual Building London Planning Awards (BLPA), with close to 50 projects in the running for more than ten prestigious accolades. This year’s awards are set to be the biggest ever, celebrating more than 150 public and private sector organisations at a ceremony overlooking the River Thames on 14 October.
The shortlist encompasses a huge range of world-leading projects in the capital, from ambitious housing, mixed-use and office developments, to innovative public spaces and major infrastructure installations.
Congratulations to all the projects who made it through our first stage of judging.
Find the full list of finalists here
Making planning a big deal: The Building London Planning Awards Reimagined
In partnership with the Mayor of London, the BLPA are uniquely positioned to honour the trailblazers driving innovation across both public and private sectors. From ground breaking sustainability initiatives to forward-thinking community design, this accolade represents the gold standard in planning excellence — a badge worn by those who are redefining what’s possible for our capital city.
What’s new for 2025?
To celebrate 21 years of the BLPA we’re shining the spotlight on even more of the projects, people and initiatives that are driving change throughout London. We’ve got a lot in store for the BLPA this year, including:
- 6 new specialist categories: With 13 categories in total that recognise excellence in areas that matter most to London’s future.
- Refreshed criteria: Aligning with London’s evolving priorities to ensure relevance and impact.
- Enhanced judging panel: Featuring diverse voices that reflect the richness of London’s communities.
- An unrivalled networking experience: the ceremony will bring together the most influential industry leaders and decision makers from across the planning world and offers elevated exposure to all finalists. Find out more and book your place here.
