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Are you going to the 'Make it Happen East Midlands' Conference in Nottingham on 6th May? If so, we'll be there so please come and have a chat to us! We offer design review, engagement, and training in all aspects of the built environment. #DesignMidlands #RIBA #RTPI #UDG

For a West Midlands design review Panel, look no further! Our independent multi-disciplinary Panels provide constructive expert advice designmidlands.org/design-reviews/ #westmidlandsdesignreviewpanel #eastmidlandsdesignreviewpanel

We were delighted to welcome guests and members of our Panel to our new Birmingham home at the EH Smith Design Centre last night. Many thanks to our sponsors @EHSmithArch, Howells, and Solus and for the warm welcome we received. #designreviewmidlands

Are you looking for an East Midlands design review? Our Design reviews are undertaken by an independent multi-disciplinary panel who provide constructive and expert advice at the pre-application stage of a scheme.#eastmidlandsdesignreviewpanel #westmidlandsdesignreviewpanel

Have a good Easter break! #DesignMidlands

Design Midlands is delighted to announce that its new base in Birmingham will be the @EHSmithArch Design Centre in Digbeth. The move allows Design Midlands to have a greater presence in Birmingham and an events space in the Midlands. See more here: designmidlands.org/design-midland…

Design Midlands is the lead organisation, working with colleagues in the Design Network, which has been awarded the contract to develop a set of modules on vision training for growth and place strategies across England. #placemaking #builtenvironment ow.ly/Igo750Ymj8k

Happy weekend and Happy Valentine's Day for tomorrow! #DesignMidlands #BuiltEnvironment

An excellent Urban Design Group regional meeting last night chaired by Hannah Smart. Jayne Bradley-Ghosh attended for Design Midlands and reports great interest in an expert seminar series and our plans for events in the region. #DesignMidlands #DesignReview

Happy New Year from all at Design Midlands!

We wish our Trustees, our 100 strong Panel, customers and friends of Design:Midlands a very happy Christmas and look forward to working with you in 2026. #DesignMidlands #DesignReview #DesignNetwork #BuildingForAHealthyLife #ShapingStreets #DesignCode #DevelopmentPlan

Our work in the Midlands reinforces local authority commitment to design quality, we have delivered 62 design reviews this year, supported 25 design quality assessments across the nation for Homes England and delivered the establishment of 3 Local Design Review Panels.

Are you reading the consultation on the new NPPF?The MHCLG Christmas Elves have been busy! There is a lot of innovation and intent - not least in emphasising the importance that high quality design is to great placemaking and housing delivery in the planning system.

Our design review panels are busy all year round independently evaluating new developments throughout the Midlands #DesignMidlands #designreview #builtenvironment

Our next webinar is due in mid-September - for recordings of our latest events please visit our training page designmidlands.org/webinars/ #designmidlands #training

This glorious summer weather has been a fantastic backdrop to our latest design reviews. Our panels have been out and about reviewing developments in the region and helping progress schemes through the planning system. To find out more visit designmidlands.org/panels/design-…

Last chance to book your ticket to our webinar tomorrow 18 June at midday, in conjunction with RTPI West Midlands and East Midlands. Creating multi-functional streets designmidlands.org/webinars/

How do we create multifunctional streets that are characterful, contextual and designed for walking, cycling, biodiversity and water management? Webinar 18 June 2025 from midday until 1.00 p.m. Book now! #DesignMidlands #RTPI designmidlands.org/webinars/

Are you a developer in the Midlands looking for a Design Review? We bring panels of independent, impartial experts together to provide constructive advice at pre-planning stage - get in touch! designmidlands.org/design-reviews/ #DesignMidlands #DesignReviewPanel #Developers

Our next webinar, in conjunction with RTPI West Midlands and RTPI East Midlands is on the subject of Creating Multifunctional Streets. Book now for the event on 18 June 2025 from 12.00 until 1.00 p.m. designmidlands.org/webinars/ #DesignMidlands #RTPI