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Information on how we can be involved in a planning application process, how you cab respond to planning applications if you have a concern about wildlife impacts and more.
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Wildlife advice
Our information for wildlife advice, hospitals, crimes and ID.
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Whether it's a hedgehog out in the middle of winter or how best to put nature at the heart of building developments, we want everyone to have access to the information they need to contribute towards nature's recovery.
Planning objections
Information for those looking to object to planning applications, what information to take into account and when to get in touch.
Planning by numbers
The time it can take to build out developments granted planning permission is too long. The Wildlife Trusts’ head of land use planning, Becky Pullinger, discusses why.
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What does the King's Speech mean for wildlife?
We are now almost a week on from the King’s Speech, which ushered in the opening of a new Parliament. The King’s Speech covered the plans and priorities of the new government, so what does this…
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
A Wilder Future helps everyone benefit from and enjoy wildlife near them.
However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or people.
However, parts of the UK Government's new Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently threaten nature's recovery in England. This isn’t good for wildlife, or people.
Neighbourhood Development Planning
Local Planning Authorities are legally required to produce Local Development Plans, which indicate how and where development should take place within their area. Communities can also produce Neighbourhood Development Plans, which inform how Local Development Plans are delivered. The good news is that as a local resident, you can have a big say on what is included in these plans.
Gaps in Planning & Infrastructure Bill “deeply concerning”, say The Wildlife Trusts
Today The Wildlife Trusts have published a briefing, urging the Government to ‘fill in the blanks’ to avoid the Planning & Infrastructure Bill undermining vital nature protections.
10 wildlife wonders to spot this spring
You may have already noticed bees buzzing and butterflies enjoying the sunshine. With spring officially here, these are some weird and wonderful wildlife spectacles to look (or listen) out for…