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New A CPRE briefing on the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill

CPRE's briefing outlines our concern that the Government's Bill to streamline the planning process places too great an emphasis on economic development, to the detriment of the environment, and will considerably restrict local democracy. We feel the steps needed to enable planning to manage land-use change in the interests of society as a whole demand genuine engagement with local communities and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

  • Briefing
  • A4, 4pp
  • July 2009
  • PDF (143Kb)
New Coastal Change Policy

CPRE's response to the Defra consultation

This response presents CPRE's case for a holistic strategy to protect England's coast from ill-considered development, coastal erosion and climate change. We believe that the planning system must play a major role in delivering this by adapting to the effects of climate change and reconciling the needs of agriculture and public access to the coast. To this end, CPRE welcomes the Government's schemes to fund coastal planning and develop best practice in adaptation.

  • Consultation response
  • A4, 5pp
  • September 2009
  • PDF (72Kb)
CPRE's policy on planning
Good land-use planning is the unsung hero of environmental protection. It can encourage urban regeneration, curb urban sprawl, help slow the growth in road traffic, protect the beauty and tranquillity of the countryside and safeguard wildlife habitats. Effective planning is more important now than ever before with economic pressures and a growing population leading to more development intruding into the countryside. Precious Green Belt land is being eaten away despite a Government commitment to protect it. Proposed new legislation concerning the planning for major infrastructure projects presents a serious challenge to the integrity of the planning system.
  • Policy position statement
  • A4, 1pp
  • July 2008
  • PDF (1.7Mb)
Special offer Deconstructing Barker

A one dimensional misunderstanding of a multidimensional issue: a critique of the Barker Review of planning

Our report takes a critical look at the Barker Review of Land Use Planning. The Review's narrow focus on making the planning system easier for business and economic growth puts at risk the value of good planning to deliver sustainable development and a high quality living environment. We make the case for the planning system to be developed and strengthened with better protection for the countryside.
  • Report
  • A4, 57pp
  • March 2007
  • ISBN 1 902786 89 0
  • £4.99 RRP £10.00
  • PDF (300Kb)
Cover: Deconstructing Barker
New Four tests for the Infrastructure Planning Commission
Our briefing sets our fours tests for the Infrastructure Planning Commission
  • Briefing
  • A4, 2pp
  • October 2009
  • PDF (53Kb)
Future Planners

Propositions for the next age of planning

This report calls for the planning profession to take a key role in pursuing a more sustainable future, with proposals to boost democratic input and improve the public value of planning decisions.
  • Report
  • A4, 26pp
  • February 2007
  • PDF (510Kb)
Cover: Future Planners
Goodwill payments: Do they benefit communities or bring planning into disrepute
This briefing sets out the findings of CPRE’s investigation of a growing number of cases where developers of new wind farms are offering various forms of payments and benefits directly to local communities, as a means of overcoming opposition to development. CPRE believes that the practice is undermining public faith in planning, and that local communities could get a much better deal if developers are required to work through the planning process. We are calling for the Government to take a range of measures to stamp out the use of goodwill payments altogether.
  • Briefing
  • A4, 7pp
  • October 2008
  • PDF (115Kb)
Goodwill payments: Local cases
Local examples produced as part of CPRE's briefing: Goodwill payments: Do they benefit communities or bring planning into disrepute?
  • Briefing
  • A4, 1pp
  • October 2008
  • PDF (23Kb)
How to Respond to Planning Applications

An eight-step guide

Most significant developments in the United Kingdom require planning permission from a local planning authority. This process usually involves the submission of a planning application. As a member of the public, you are entitled to examine and comment on planning applications as they are made. This is your chance to press for planning decisions that work for the good of the environment and your local community. This guide tells you how to find out more about a planning application and — if necessary — how you can take action.
  • Guide
  • A5, 32pp
  • January 2005
  • ISBN: 1 902786 74 2
  • £3.00
  • PDF (657Kb)
Making use of Planning Policy Statement 12: Local Spatial Planning (PPS12)

A CPRE campaign briefing

Local plans and policies are vital tools for protecting the beauty and tranquillity of the countryside. This briefing summarises key changes in national planning policy for Local Development Frameworks and provides a step-by-step campaign guide for using this policy to protect the countryside in your local area.
  • Briefing
  • A4, 8pp
  • October 2008
  • PDF (164Kb)

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