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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.’
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 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,…
Skomer Island Weekly Volunteering - Applications Closed For 2024
Thank you for your interest in volunteering on Skomer. 2024 applications are now closed for weekly volunteering on Skomer Island.
If you are signed up as a volunteer for 2024 or are…
Ecological Planning Manager
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,…
Rewild the Planning System
Planning and development
A radical plan for wildlife?
The UK Government’s advisors have proposed a radical plan for wildlife. Here Stephen Trotter of The Wildlife Trusts calls for greater attention to spatial planning, and proper legislation to make…
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.
Our response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Government’s planning reforms must address the nature and climate crisis
The Wildlife Trusts call for a new designation – Wildbelt – to allow nature’s recovery
Public urged to rewild planning system by responding to consultation