Calling for a planning system
that puts people, health and
the environment first.
The People’s Charter for Democracy in Planning has been developed by people who care, who want to stand up for communities across England. Join us.
Having read the White Paper I feel really angry at the removal of powers and participation from the local level. I'm glad to sign this charter
Rachel BIt's so great to have a positive vision for what we want planning to do - rather than always defending it against the latest attack.
Dave PI strongly believe that, if implemented, the proposals in the Government's Planning White Paper, 2020 will lead to: - Even more poor quality housing - especially for low income people. - Little assurance of the provision of affordable housing. - Even less democracy in the planning system than there is already. ...
David BPlanning rules are so important to a community, to control the environment we want to live in. This should be a community decision, not developers and Whitehall.
Joanna WI am devastated about the proposed planning in Lower Penn. Why take out green belt when we have so many brown sites that can be repurposed
Sarah TWe need to housing but we need to do our upmost to keep climate change in mind, green spaces in mind and a voice to be heard
Jacqueline CClearly covering a lot of countryside in bricks and mortar is something that is being caused by the ever increasing population. However very little thought is going into this process and nature is on the run and being eradicated. Most planning application of any size does allow a 3min slot...
John PThis change to the Planning rules threatens to destroy the democratic process and to undermine all the hard work that has gone into creating Neighbourhood Plans. Local opinion and support is crucial to fair and democratic government. The proposed changes do nothing but pander to developers and central government.
Richard S