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.
Local communities need to have a say in their local environment and n a stake in local democracy.
Paul MThis removal of local democratic accountability is an entirely retograde move against the interests of communities.
Adam NAll the glossy brochures in the world do not compensate for proper democracy for local people. There appears to be some kind of rush to get the Planning White Paper through which is worrying in itself. The right words are often used such as sustainability and climate change, protection of...
Susan EIt is amazing that those who don't live in an area and have no vested interest in ensuring the needs of the residents are met and that they have a say in what happens are are making decisions which are life-changing. How is this democratic?
D SThis land is our land. We must all be involved in its development and use.
Alistair CIt’s appalling that democracy is being eroded but by bit and this is another worrying example of it
Sheila Cmental health is important and planning laws should be controlled by local people and local planning authorities. we will lose our green spaces and it keeps a open cheque book to build whatever anywhere. not all about money, health green spaces , decision making and more power should be given local...
sanjive mI fully support this statement and the principles behind it. I would like to thank Rights: Community: Action for the help given, via the website, with our response to "Planning for the Future".
Stuart B