Although the deadline for responding to the consultations on the National Planning Policy Framework and village green legislation in England has now passed, we will continue to be active in campaigning for the best possible outcome in protecting open spaces and village greens.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
New green space designation
We are still collecting information about open spaces (good and bad practice) to add to the survey carried out in 2010. This would assist in demonstrating to The Department for Communities and Local Government, which is responsible for the National Planning Policy Framework, what the criteria for the new open space designation should include. Please send information about your local open space to us here.
Click here to read our response to government on the National Planning Policy Framework.
Defra consultation on village green legislation
We continue to gather information about village greens to inform our next steps once Defra has published its response to the consultation. Please send your feedback here by completing the survey document.
In the meantime, please write to your MP and ask him/her to raise the society’s concerns, see link below.
Click here to read our abbreviated response.
Click here to read our full response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs with regard to its consultation on village greens.
Our action plan for Wales
Has your Assembly Member pledged support for our Action Plan for Wales? Visit our Wales page for a list of those who are already backing it. If your AM has not yet said yes, please write to him/her and seek support.