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.
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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.’
Rewild the Planning System
Nature's recovery should be part of planning changes.
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.
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
My future
Charlotte is spending her placement year from the University of Cardiff with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust learning valuable surveying and monitoring techniques that she can add to her CV and…
Planning and Infrastructure (England) Bill
In a Wilder Future, everyone benefits from and enjoys wildlife near them. However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or for people.
Wilder Future Resources
Resources for visiting your MP to talk about a Wilder Future
Planning and development
Building homes, business premises and transport links could and should have an overall positive impact on nature.
Our Bright Future
Our Bright Future was an ambitious and innovative partnership led by The Wildlife Trusts, that brought together the youth and environmental sectors.
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…
Woodlands for the future
From the topmost branch to the deepest root, woodlands form the backbone of Yorkshire’s natural heritage. And yet, we are facing the slow collapse of our most beloved wild spaces. Research has…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust