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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.’
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 applications and wildlife
Our response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
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,…
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,…
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…
Planning changes – England needs a Wildbelt to protect land in recovery
England's planning system is changing, and we're exploring what this means in this blog series. Read on to hear about Wildbelt...
Planning and development
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