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

Duncan BowieJuly 15, 2021, 6:30 pm
Pat QuigleyJuly 15, 2021, 5:45 pm
Celia HicksonJuly 15, 2021, 1:39 pm
Simeon JacksonJuly 7, 2021, 10:24 am
Irene HuttonJuly 6, 2021, 6:58 pm
Angela WebbJuly 6, 2021, 7:26 am
We live in a busy seaside area in Thanet with no industry just farming. We need these fields we have left for food production. Our infrastructure is already overloaded and houses are being built all over, especially at Westwood.
Laura BouldJuly 5, 2021, 10:53 pm
Our block of flats was recently purchased without residents being given the right of first refusal which we would have accepted. The new freeholder has already submitted 3 planning applications to build on the property and there has been very little we can do to prevent it. We had a very large fire last year and only just had a new roof put on and now we will have to go through another lengthy set of building works for several more years which is very distressing for everyone living in the block. I have been shocked and dismayed learning through this process how little rights we as leaseholders have as the people living in the property. The balance of power is completely unfair towards residents in favour of developers.
David FoxJuly 5, 2021, 4:30 pm
Val BinneyJuly 5, 2021, 1:26 pm
Lucy WebsterJuly 5, 2021, 12:47 pm