Posted on behalf of Marple Civic SocietyRe: Call to Action against the Governments permitted development proposals.The new NPPF seeks to simplify and quicken up the planning process.
However, in order to retain the character of the places where we live, and in the spirit of Localism, it is important that the views of local communities are heard as part of the planning process. If the government's proposals go ahead we will lose the opportunity to have our voice heard which would, almost certainly, lead to inappropriate development.
If you share these concerns please let your MP, Andrew Stunell, know. You can write to him using the letter drafted by Civic Voice who are campaigning to persuade the government to change its plans.
It is easy and very quick to do. See below.
Kind regards
Gillian (Chairman Marple Civic Society).
“If you care about the future of your local neighbourhood then write now to your MP.” Griff Rhys Jones, Civic Voice PresidentThe Government recently launched a consultation to extend permitted development rights for a 3 year period and to remove prior approval from local councils for broadband infrastructure. (Read a briefing on the consultation here). This consultation was voted against unanimously by civic volunteers from across England at the Civic Voice AGM. If you share the concerns of others, then please let your MP know.
Please support Civic Voice in this campaign by
CLICKING HERE* and writing to your MP:
Planning will never be easy. Many conflicting views have to be taken into consideration. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we disagree, but what is essential is we all have an opportunity to have our voice heard.
These proposals will mean neighbours will not be able to object to unsightly developments and big business will be able to install broadband boxes and other infrastructure without notifying the local council. Effectively removing the community voice. Don't let this happen, please support Civic Voice in this campaign by
CLICKING HERE* and writing to your MP
Hundreds of planning decisions are made every day across England that affect the places where we all live. We may not always agree with the results. Yet the fact that our cities, towns and countryside retain so much character is testimony to the importance of good planning, informed by the views of the local communities.
If you share our concerns and the unanimous decision at the Civic Voice AGM to vote against these proposals, then please let your MP know. It will only take a few minutes. We have drafted a letter for you to use or amend and it will be sent automatically to your MP by email. Your views count. The Government is already rattled about this idea and every voice will make a difference.
CLICK HERE* to join Civic Voice in persuading the Government to changes its plans.
*CLICK HERE: http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1729&ea.campaign.id=17604
