The People’s
Charter for
Democracy in
Planning
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.
I am very worried that projects can take place more easily if the land is not green belt. Some areas may have become far more green over the years and this will not be taken into consideration. We really need to conserve the wild spaces that we have.
Elisabeth J
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These planning reforms are a shameful power grab, to the benefit of developers and landlords at the expense of communities and pretty much everyone else.
Andrew W
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We desperately need planning to be more democratic, not less, so that local communities can be invested in ensuring development meets local needs and reflects the imperative for real sustainability
Callie L
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We live in a democracy. Why try to change this? Your children won't thank you!
Graciela S
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I fully support these aims. In my view we need a community led planning system fit for the 21st century
Roger A
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Planning has to be local and democratic. I agree entirely with the Charter.
Mark S
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I am concerned that the environment will be pushed to the background as priority is given to commercial and housing applications.
I am also concerned that social housing, affordable housing will not be prioritised.
•I would like local people to make decisions.
•I would like planning decisions that turned down...
Madeleine J C M
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If not now, when?
This is such an important document for the times we are living in and the times yet to come. How we frame our lives, invest in our communities, shape our society are the big ticket issues of the 21st century and planning lies at the heart...
Pam W
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The proposed change to planning processes is another attack on our democracy
Vicky S
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Local councils should be brought back,and managed by people who live in that area, it would be easier then to tackle climate and other issues locally, every home could do something for their community, plant a tree in their garden,or plant in care homes gardens for the wellbeing...
Sarah M
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