This land is our land. We must all be involved in its development and use.

Holmer Green and Hazlemere Neighbourhood Development Forum is a Facebook group which is giving a voice to people in these villages. We aim to let people know about prospective development plans, rather than relying on a poster on a random lamppost. Agreements have been signed between Planning Officers and Developers without the Community being told. We live in these villages, we want to be informed and we want a voice

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.

Since the 70’s 41% of UK wildlife species have declined and as many as 26% are in real danger of becoming extinct. We need to act urgently to reverse this trend. The Government White Paper on Planning will do the exact opposite and what little habitats remain will be at the mercy of developers and as citizens we will all suffer hugely. We must fight to keep the right to challenge and oppose any plans which affect us, our families and future generations.