© Andy Bartlett
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
It's not "nature or development". It's both.
The Labour Party promised voters that they would protect and restore nature. But less than a year in, new planning changes are set to weaken environmental protections for developments, like housebuilding.
This is bad for wildlife and for people.
We have tried to work with Ministers to highlights gaps for nature in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Yet at every stage our efforts have been ignored. Enough is enough.
We're tired of hearing the blame for slow development being placed on wildlife when evidence shows this just isn't true.
How you can help
Want development to work in harmony with nature? There’s no time to lose!
The amendments published by the Government in July add new safeguards to Part 3, informed by Office for Environmental Protection recommendations. However we will be maintaining pressure on the Government to protect and restore nature alongside their housing and infrastructure targets and you can join us! Alongside other Trusts we have created a Campaigner Toolkit to help you get involved.
Check out our Campaigner Toolkit
Have some burning questions about the Bill? We've got you covered with our frequently asked questions!
All you need to know about the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Planning and Infrastructure Bill Priorities
We are proud members of Wildlife & Countryside Link and are also backing the Wilder By Design campaign.
Luke Massey
Include protecting nature
This bill needs to be aspirational. It MUST take steps to protect and recover nature. We want Ministers to introduce new protections for chalk streams, local wildlife sites and wildbelt. It is CRUCIAL for all new development to include nature in their design.