Campaign launched to stop relaxation of planning rules

09 August 2007

The Planning Disaster Coalition has launched an online campaign to block changes to the planning system which, it claims, would push through new road schemes and incinerators without adequate public consultation.

The coalition of more than 50 environmental campaign groups has published an online guide to more than 100 schemes it claims would be forced through under government changes to the current system, in response to the Barker review of land use planning. An interactive map shows the location and details on dozens of major new road schemes, nuclear power stations, incinerators and airport expansions.

Major road schemes include widening of the M6 between Staffordshire and Cheshire, and the new Mersey bridge. The coalition is calling on the Government to rethink the White Paper and introduce a system which gives local people a real say in how their area is developed.

It has set a deadline of 17 August for online petitioners. Owen Espley, co-ordinator for the environmental pressure group said: ‘We developed the map so that people can see how changes to the planning system could affect their area. It shows many major new developments which could be forced through, with local people effectively prevented from having a say.’ : www.planningdisaster.co.uk

Register now for full access

Register just once to get unrestricted, real-time coverage of the issues and challenges facing UK transport and highways engineers.

Full website content includes the latest news, exclusive commentary from leading industry figures and detailed topical analysis of the highways, transportation, environment and place-shaping sectors. Use the link below to register your details for full, free access.

Already a registered? Login

Sign In

Campaign launched to stop relaxation of planning rules

order biaxin tablets

buying biaxin

ordering clarithromycin

Register now for full access

Login