Planning policy and the planning system in England and Wales
Find information about the planning system in England and Wales and what protection the planning system offers for wildlife in the UK.
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Planning advice
With ever-increasing development pressures across Berks, Bucks and Oxon, we have to ensure that wildlife and ecological networks are fully considered within the planning system.
Government’s planning reforms must address the nature and climate crisis
The Wildlife Trusts call for a new designation – Wildbelt – to allow nature’s recovery.
Land Advice Service
Are you a farmer or landowner looking for wildlife friendly land management advice? Our Land Advice Service harnesses our extensive wildlife and farming expertise to help farmers and landowners transition into the new world of sustainable agriculture. We have 60 years of environmental land management experience and extensive ecological expertise which enables us to maximise the environmental potential of land in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to support diverse wildlife.
Planning for nature
With ever increasing development pressures across Berks, Bucks and Oxon, we have to ensure that wildlife and ecological networks are fully considered within the planning system. This guidance helps local councillors on planning committees when considering the impact on biodiversity.
Countdown for Wildlife. Act swiftly to help reverse the decline of nature in England
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is asking everyone who wants to see nature’s fortunes improve to act swiftly and respond to Government consultations on farming and planning, which end…
Land and Farm Advice Service
Are you a farmer or landowner looking for wildlife-friendly land management advice? Our Land Advice Service harnesses our extensive wildlife and farming expertise to help farmers and landowners transition into the new world of sustainable agriculture. We have 60 years of environmental land management experience and extensive ecological expertise which enables us to maximise the environmental potential of land in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to support diverse wildlife.
Independent financial advice
Find out how you can leave a legacy for nature by including a donation to charity in your will.
Government announces plans for nature
Today’s announcement is positive but it now needs to translate into action. We need more nature everywhere - the work continues.
Changes to the planning system mustn't undermine nature's recovery
There are problems in the planning system that the Government needs to address, but they should do so without reverting to the age-old cheap shot of blaming newts and NIMBYs and taking power away…
Our Government's epic gamble where wildlife loses
BBOWT Chief Executive Estelle Bailey explains why the country needs to #DefendNature from the new Government's attacks.
Government puts bees at risk
The Government, for the second year running, has allowed for a banned bee-harming pesticide to be used by sugar beet farmers in England, threatening our precious pollinators.