A planning shake-up

Communities coming together to shape their local area and protect green spaces is a key tenet of the planning system.

But the government is proposing changes that would drastically undermine the voice of the community, reduce the scope to provide genuinely affordable homes in rural areas, and fail to protect nature.

Last week, the CPRE joined forces with 17 charities to show a united front to oppose the government’s plans, and this week we were in the media highlighting the risks to the countryside if the changes go ahead.

They’ll need your help to step up for community voice and the countryside – stay tuned for how you can get involved in the campaign.