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.
We live in a democracy. Why try to change this? Your children won't thank you!
Graciela S
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We need really-secure and really-affordable rented housing, and therefore need to be able to participate and to object where necessary within the planning system to resist developer priorities. Say NO to No say on planning.
Paul B
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Local planning for local people. Power back to residents. Local is resilient. Small is so much more beautiful and can be long term. Better for everyone. Yes everyone
Grainne R
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I am strongly opposed to the stripping away of what are already weak and inadequate powers for people and organisations to participate meaningfully in the planning process.
These should instead be strengthened and extended to enable more democratic involvement and accountability.
Alan G
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All 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 E
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mental 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 m
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This Charter not only accurately represents my strong views on this subject but also accurately highlights the anger and frustration resulting from the helplessness of being powerless to influence what happens in my own community.
Chris A
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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 Climate Emergency affects all of us and so we all have the right to collaborate to develop shared visions and solutions.
Anne F
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