An amendment has been tabled to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that seeks to secure protection for Local Wildlife Sites. But what are they and why are they important?

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.

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.

This week marks five years since Craig Bennett joined The Wildlife Trusts as Chief Executive. He reflects on the seismic changes in that time – from a global pandemic to environmental policy…

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…

The UK Government’s commitment to improving the planning system should prioritise preserving nature, as it forms the backbone of our economy. Undermining natural ecosystems not only threatens…

Last week we heard that the implementation of the rules for Biodiversity Net Gain is to be delayed. Put simply, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requires developers to deliver measurably more for…

Sue Young, Head of Land Use Planning, takes a look at Local Nature Recovery Strategies, and how they can be used to form the foundation of a Nature Recovery Network.

The simple act of peaceful protest is under threat.

The twin climate and nature emergencies have profound impacts for planning decisions and people’s health and wellbeing. Here we outline the problems with the Government's latest planning…