Planning to fail wildlife
16 September 2020
The Government is proposing a major overhaul of the planning system and this poses a huge threat to Sussex wildlife.
Archive of: Planning
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Living room conservation: getting Horsham on the map
30 March 2020
Please act now. The Horsham Local Plan consultation closes soon and this is a vitally important opportunity to help the natural environment from the comfort of your living room – especially if you live in Horsham District.
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Have your say about the Natural Environment in Horsham District
05 March 2020
We have received lots of enquiries from people concerned about how the natural environment is being considered in the Horsham Local Plan and how they can respond to the public consultation.
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Have your say in Horsham District
13 February 2020
You may have heard that Horsham District Council is reviewing their Local Plan. The first consultation on this review opens on Monday 17 February and runs until 5pm on 30 March 2020.
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Examination Pressure
18 June 2019
Local Plans are produced by local authorities, setting out how much housing and employment space is required in their district or borough. Sussex Wildlife Trust is supportive of a plan-led system because – if done properly - it allows us to ensure that biodiversity can be embedded at the heart of communities.
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Restoration of Nature
11 April 2019
Sussex Wildlife Trust has promoted the importance of ecosystem services for decades. We now work hard to get this recognized in all levels of decision making in Sussex. We want a Wilder Sussex and we want people to understand its importance and their role in delivering it.
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No Net Gain
10 April 2019
In recent weeks the media has reported several situations where developers are netting trees and hedgerows to prevent birds from establishing nests. So why are developers doing this?
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The kids are revolting
25 February 2019
Guest blogger, Dr Tony Whitbread, blogs about protests by young people at political inaction over our climate crisis
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New Monks Farm – can the Secretary of State see sense?
25 October 2018
Whether or not you’re a fan of flat pack furniture, you’re bound to have heard about the possible arrival of the big IKEA in Lancing.
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Severing their own green finger
23 October 2018
Whitehawk Hill is one of Brighton & Hove’s most valuable wild spaces and a designated Local Nature Reserve - so why has it been earmarked for development?