The Department for Communities and Local Government announced on April 13 2011 an allocation of £3.2 million for the “Supporting Communities and Neighbourhoods in Planning Project”, otherwise known as the Community Planning Project.

The aim is to “give local people a real voice to shape development in their area” and to “ensure communities have the right support and advice to meet their own aspirations”. The announcement by the Planning Minister, Greg Clark MP, included specific allocations to 4 organisations/joint applications. The winning recipients and amounts allocated are: