No voice, no choice
Contained in the Planning Bill are proposals to:
- Fast-track major projects
Like nuclear power stations, airports, major roads and large incinerators - Decide the need for projects in Westminster
Your voice will be hard to hear in a national debate on policy - Take decisions away from politicians
An unelected Infrastructure Planning Commission will have the final say - Stop you from having a say
By removing your right to challenge projects at a public inquiry
These proposals are bad for the environment. There is no requirement for all national policy statements to be properly assessed for their environmental impacts: nor is there a requirement on the Commission to consider climate change in particular.
Who is affected?
Communities throughout England and Wales will be faced with new power stations and other major energy projects that they will have little or no say over. Plans for airports, major roads, ports, reservoirs and large waste incinerators will affect England only.
“Sustainable development is needed more than ever before, but is threatened by the Bill. These proposals are bad for people, bad for democracy and bad for the environment.”
Your community, your shout
The planning system offers key checks and balances which are now under threat.
Protect your rights and local voice in planning for major infrastructure projects – please take our quick online action and email your MP.
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