National Trust

Appeal: Planned cycling trails would not match ‘thrill’ of unauthorised routes

12.07.2018

National Trust plans to create formalised cycling trails at Badbury Hill to prevent harm to ancient woodland have been refused, after an inspector considered that ‘thrill-making’ young riders...

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Appeal: 390-home scheme will have ‘extremely limited’ impact on Ripon Cathedral

15.06.2018

Matt Moody

The housing secretary has approved plans for 390 homes on the edge of Ripon, despite National Trust opposition to the scheme’s impact on the setting of the grade-I listed Ripon Cathedral.

72% of councillors think planning system is undemocratic

11.01.2017

Laura Edgar

Councillors in England think that the planning system works in the interests of developers over councils and local communities, according to new survey.

Big developments threaten iconic national parks

05.12.2016

Huw Morris

England’s national parks are under increasing threat from major developments because of government priorities focusing on economic growth.

Appeals round-up: Farringdon East Crossrail ‘over site development’ approved; DCLG refuses retirement homes for Thame police station site

22.01.2016

Martha Harris

A round-up of appeal decisions: 16 January-22 January, 2016

Appeal: Surrey campsite helps meet National Trust and AONB aims

20.01.2016

Martha Harris

Permission has been approved for the change of use of land to a campsite, plus the erection of two amenity blocks, in Bookham, Surrey, despite Mole Valley District Council’s concerns that the development...

England round-up: National Trust says urgent coastal action is required; Blackpool gets an enterprise zone

13.11.2015

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news in England: 7 November-3 November, 2015

Northern Ireland round-up: Durkan launches green grants scheme; New £165m Belfast road junction will increase accidents by 31%, inquiry told

12.11.2015

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 7 November-13 November, 2015

National Trust says urgent coastal action is required

12.11.2015

Laura Edgar

The government and agencies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland need to act now to ensure the coast is ready for the “enormous challenges” presented by severe storms and rising sea levels, according to research by the National Trust.

UK administrations must boost nature protection

15.10.2015

Huw Morris

The UK's four administrations must develop a long-term vision for protecting nature to counteract decades of damage to the environment, according to a coalition of 26 conservation organisations.

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