Organisations
48 organisations have signed up to show their support
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.
Save Greater Manchesters GreenbeltOctober 27, 2020, 7:01 pm
We are a regional umbrella group campaigning to save green belt and green space across Greater Manchester. The White Paper Planning for the Future (PftF) moves away from planning based on evidence and is not fit for purpose, it puts the interests of landowners and developers before the community and is an end to community participation and the promise of a democratic planning system.
Friends of Carrington MossOctober 27, 2020, 5:42 pm
Thank you for developing this People’s Charter. It is much needed.
It is time our collective voices are heard. If a Climate Emergency has been declared by a public body, it should not be able to be ignored. All planning applications should have consideration of the CE at the heart of the proposals.
Citizens should be a key stakeholder in every planning application – not an afterthought. Citizens’ Advocates should be appointed to ensure the focus is on what citizens need – not on developer profits!
In addition, communities should have the same right of access to public funds to raise challenges as Local Authorities do! As things stand, we have to raise money through donations, this is not the case for Local Authorities or Developers.
Brighton and Hove Clarion Cycling ClubOctober 26, 2020, 9:57 am
Transport Action NetworkOctober 22, 2020, 6:14 pm
Fews Lane ConsortiumOctober 22, 2020, 10:05 am
The planning system in England is predicated upon democratic accountability—accountability that be maintained, and indeed strengthened, in any changes to the planning process.
National Federation of Parks and Green SpacesOctober 21, 2020, 3:44 pm
We are the umbrella organisation for the movement of over 7,000 local Friends of Parks Groups throughout the UK, all of whom are entitled to have a real say over anything which affects their local public green space or local community
Individuals
376 individuals have signed up to show their support
Felicity TanousOctober 24, 2020, 5:30 pm
What ever happened to localism? People should have the right to participate in, comment on, and contribute to what happens to their neighbourhood, as in Neighbourhood Plans. Give planning decisions back to councils and allow democractic participation in the planning process.
Jane ThewlisOctober 24, 2020, 4:36 pm
Roger BastinOctober 24, 2020, 12:27 pm
The Planning rules must be strengthened so that housing developments are adequately served by Public Transport.
If this requires the provision of new railway stations, or bus routes, then these must be in position before the development starts – the people do not have to automatically own a car to get out and about.
Developers should pay for such initial provision.
As regards large industrial developments or warehouses these should situated adjacent to railways so that Private Sidings can be provided either initially or at sometime in the future.
Jeremy WireOctober 23, 2020, 7:57 pm
Your proposal exhibits the sort of sanity that the government proposals sadly lack
Joan HarrisOctober 23, 2020, 7:42 pm
Alan GledhillOctober 23, 2020, 7:15 pm
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.
Zoe TitchenerOctober 23, 2020, 1:34 pm
Victoria HarveyOctober 23, 2020, 10:33 am
Howard WarrenerOctober 22, 2020, 5:17 pm
Martin MullaneyOctober 22, 2020, 2:58 pm
If we cant have a say in what is built and where how can we possibly influence climate change and social housing.
Central government needs to realise that the general public are concerned about the general health of the environment and future growth needs to consider this.
Buildings should be built considering their entire impact on the current climate crisis and use brown field sites, green energy, water conservation and focus less on how much money it can return for its investors.
Too may people are getting rich at a cost to the environment and the lack of affordable housing.
Why aren’t the police and councils using electric vehicles, why are local tips not following the Swedish principle of burning rubbish to generate energy in recycling chimneys all this is within Governmental control, just to name a few places that a government serious about change and not profit could make a difference.