News release archive
News release archive
You can read our news releases from the previous last three years.
CPRE today welcomed the call by a cross-party committee of MPs for ‘significant changes’ to improve the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
Mary Portas warns planning reforms could undermine the high street
13 December 2011
In a landmark review of Britain’s high streets and town centres, Mary Portas has questioned the impact of the Government’s controversial planning reforms on the long-term viability of town centres.
Encouraging signs for the future of forestry
08 December 2011
CPRE welcome the Forestry Panel’s progress report on their vision for the future of England’s forests but emphasise the need for stronger protection for trees in national planning policy.
Report casts doubts on Government’s carbon forecasts for HS2
02 December 2011
A new report shows that, contrary to Government forecasts, High Speed 2 could in fact cut carbon emissions, but only if specific policies are put in place.
Vince Cable’s Department has published a plan to force the Environment Agency, Natural England and English Heritage to promote ‘sustainable development'.
Autumn statement a road plan for disaster
29 November 2011
CPRE's reaction to the Chancellor's Autumn statement
More planning, not less, is needed for long term prosperity
28 November 2011
CPRE comments in advance of the autumn statement to be delivered by the Chancellor George Osborne
English Councils critical of Government planning reforms
28 November 2011
New research shows that many England local authorities are highly critical of the Government’s proposed planning reforms.
Finance, not planning, is a block to house building
21 November 2011
CPRE responds to the Government's new Housing Strategy
