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.’
We are appalled that the Government’s proposals for reforming the planning system in England are to ‘tear it down and start again.’
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…
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to help us to protect and enhance biodiversity in Staffordshire through the planning system, engaging in forward planning, development control,…
The Wildlife Trusts call for a new designation – Wildbelt – to allow nature’s recovery
Public urged to rewild planning system by responding to consultation
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,…
First anniversary of Wildbelt in PM’s keynote speech – when will it happen?
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.
The Wildlife Trusts respond to new Government White Paper
Due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease in the 20th century, the English elm is rarely found as large tree, but is more common as a shrub along hedgerows, or sometimes in woodlands.…