Signatures

Organisations

44 organisations have signed up to show their support

RAFF (Residents Action on Fylde Fracking)November 13, 2020, 2:18 pm
Local communities are being denied their democratic right to partake in decisions that affect their immediate environment. RAFF (Residents Action On Fylde Fracking) has always encouraged its members to take action and get involved in local matters. The new planning laws do not make provision for this. There also seems to be no mention of the fact that an increase of effective integration of climate change and ecological matters into projects at the earliest appropriate stage enables better outcomes, reduced risk and cost.
Eastbourne & District Friends of the EarthNovember 13, 2020, 11:07 am
Bradford on Avon Town CouncilNovember 12, 2020, 4:45 pm
We voted unanimously to support this charter at our Environment & Planning Meeting 11th November 2020. We agree with the articles as stated: our democaratic rights to influence planning and developmen, twhich should be sustainable and appropriate, protect our green-spaces for the well-being of people and to enhance biodiversity, and to tackle climate change. https://bradfordonavontowncouncil.gov.uk/ Submitted on behalf of the Council: Chair of Environment & Planning, Deputy Mayor
Roseacre Awareness Group (RAG)November 12, 2020, 8:47 am
Shipley & Saltaire Living StreetsNovember 5, 2020, 7:52 pm
We represent diverse community of local supporters. Such local residents have a stake in the way their neighbourhoods look and function, and a right to to respond to concerns, not to mention substantial expertise in the local geography. Planning for future developments and transport infrastructure must continue to be scrutinised democratically through local councils and public consultation.
Aylestone Meadows Appreciation Society (AMAS)October 30, 2020, 7:53 pm
We believe it is important for planning decisions to be properly scrutinised in an open and transparent manner. If these decisions are left to the organisations which have a clear vested financial interest, they will be biased and will not take proper account of environmental, ecological and conservation factors.
Territoire EuropeOctober 29, 2020, 10:56 am
We recognise this Charter as a statement of the values that are shared by all democracies, and the importance of spatial planning as a means to a ‘living’ democracy. We note that this aligns with the principles of the European Charter for Participatory Democracy in Spatial Planning Processes, and particularly Article 3 : "In a Participatory Democracy approach, a broad range of interests and needs are expressed by as wide as possible range of concerned people. The process must enable each of those impacted by or having an interest in a plan, policy or programme of action to participate." (Article 3, of the ECTP-CEU Charter). We encourage all elected representatives to publicly declare their commitment to a more participatory form planning.
The Norwich Society CIOOctober 29, 2020, 8:37 am
Local communities are best placed to make planning decisions to ensure sustainable development which enhances the beauty, history and character of their local area
Steady State ManchesterOctober 28, 2020, 9:47 am
Friends of Ryebank FieldsOctober 27, 2020, 8:26 pm
We should have the same appeal rights as developers to challenge decisions which are not in public interest. Green spaces must be protected.

Individuals

363 individuals have signed up to show their support

Richard SimpsonOctober 27, 2020, 11:24 am
This 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.
Paul SlaterOctober 27, 2020, 11:08 am
It is vitally important that planning serves a purpose of ensuring that we live in decent, well planned areas that are sustainable. It is equally important that members of the public can have input into the planning system, and be able to comment upon and influence, the decisions on planning applications.
Frances MorrisOctober 27, 2020, 10:46 am
Mark MorrisOctober 27, 2020, 10:10 am
Steve ShackletonOctober 26, 2020, 4:36 pm
Susan FieldOctober 26, 2020, 4:34 pm
Pam Warhurst CBEOctober 26, 2020, 2:03 pm
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 of all of them. Would that that was the case for the last quarter of the 20th century, but we are where we are, and where we are is increasing numbers saying, not on our watch, any more. For too long planning decisions have been seen as nothing much to do with us, unless it’s our conservatory that’s on the agenda. But that myth has got to be punctured once and for all. What’s in the pipeline if we don’t stand up and be counted on the changes around planning that are being proposed has absolutely nothing to do with conservatories and everything to do with decent homes for people everywhere ; green spaces for all of us to benefit from; shops and schools and doctors near to where we live; a society created with respect for the many not the few. I’d even go beyond what’s in the charter. I’d invest in a citizens rights to benefit from the public realm in their neighbourhoods in ways that we only see happening in times of war. I’d invest in programmes that built up peoples knowledge and self confidence so that instead of reactors to the suggestions of others, they contribute their own solutions to what’s happening in and around their communities. I’d trust people to be more innovative and radical in times of need than any top down regime could ever hope to be. We face a decade that will define our children’s future. How we behave, engage, and invest our resources will determine whether the aspirations of increasing numbers in our society to create a kinder, more inclusive prosperity are realised or not. And an inclusive prosperity needs an inclusive planning system that puts the wellbeing of the many right at its core. Nothing is written in our stars. This is the time to say, what’s being proposed simply will not do.
Libby HarrisOctober 26, 2020, 10:29 am
Jim McCallumOctober 26, 2020, 9:51 am
Alistair HanaganOctober 26, 2020, 9:48 am
I am signing as an individual but I am part of several local groups including our residents association currently seeking a Judicial Review of a planning decision on grounds which I can see include obstructing 1 and 2 of this charter. I am sure we will be looking at whether the RA should sign-up as well.