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Rewild the Planning System
Nature's recovery should be part of planning changes.
The planning system must incorporate nature
With only two days remaining of the consultation on changes to the planning system, it is imperative that we confront the jeopardy posed by the proposed reforms.
Planning by numbers
The time it can take to build out developments granted planning permission is too long. The Wildlife Trusts’ head of land use planning, Becky Pullinger, discusses why.
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.’
Planning and development
Building homes, business premises and transport links could and should have an overall positive impact on nature.
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.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Legislation that must go further for nature
The planning system matters for nature. 11 March 2025 saw the UK Government publish a Planning and Infrastructure Bill. But does it go far enough for nature? The Wildlife Trusts' Head of Land…
Tax efficient giving
Find out more about how you can support The Wildlife Trusts, and make the most of available tax incentives at the same time.
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…
Lords defend nature against the Planning Bill today
This afternoon, the House of Lords voted on a crucial amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which could disarm the most nature-damaging aspects of the bill.
Government amendment to Planning Bill threatens nature and infrastructure delivery
Bad news for nature recovery, communities and for infrastructure delivery.