Our response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Our response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
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The National Planning Policy Framework and wildlife: our initial response
On 5th March, the government launched a consultation to ask for views on a major overhaul of the rules that guide planning for development: the National Planning Policy Framework. Dr Sue Young,…
What is Wildbelt and how can it help planning policy?
Today the UK Government will publish a revised National Planning Policy Framework for England. As a result, there will be much discussion about the green belt and grey belt and what this means for…
Is it a Happy Birthday for the Water Framework Directive?
25 years on from the adoption of the Water Framework Directive, Ali Morse, Water Policy Manager, dives into the Directive and assesses whether its high ambitions have been met.
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
On land and at sea, the UK Government’s planning policy is a mess
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be debated by Parliament next week, Joan Edwards takes stock.
Planning applications and wildlife
Development can cause serious harm to wildlife but it does not have to. Development can also deliver valuable biodiversity enhancement. Influencing a planning proposal is as much about promoting positive outcomes as it is about fighting harmful proposals. Information and advice on planning applications.
Land Use Framework: Huge potential that must be delivered
Becky Pullinger, Head of Land Use Planning at The Wildlife Trusts, explores the potential offered by a Land Use Framework – and what need to happen next.
Planning for people and wildlife?
Given the current housing crisis, a parliamentary bill to help identify and free up more land to build homes and provide upfront information to communities should be welcomed - but is it all good…
The English planning reform – planning to fail wildlife?
We are appalled that the Government’s proposals for reforming the planning system in England are to ‘tear it down and start again.’
Our response to the consultation on the future of farming policy
The farming consultation is now closed. Thank you to all of you who responded individually - this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape future farming policy. You can read our full response to the consultation, as well as a summary, below.
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Complaints