Planning & Rural Group
Good land-use planning is key to environmental protection and has always been one of CPRE Hampshire's top campaigning priorities. We have a well established planning group that deals with the wider planning concerns in Hampshire.
The Branch Planning & Rural Group (PRG) aims to achieve wider recognition of issues relating to landuse and planning within Hampshire, and to improve understanding of CPRE's campaigns and policies on housing, countryside protection, the natural environment, waste and minerals.
The PRG also deal with rural issues, including farming and local foods, forestry, rural communities and the rural economy.
Current areas of priority in PRG include:
- Working with the South Downs National Park Authority on priority issues such as building character in our towns and villages so they become special to the new national park - read more...
- Removal of unnecessary and intrusive signage and other clutter along our roads, and improving tranquillity by reducing traffic and aircraft noise and putting more pylons underground - read more...
- Concerns about projected growth in the South Hampshire, such as the North Fareham Strategic Development Area - read more...
- New Local Development Frameworks for every Local Authority area - read more...
- Monitoring airport development plans at Farnborough in North Hampshire and campaigning against unneeded development, referencing statistics on carbon emissions - read more...
- In the light of recent changest to planning legislation, CPRE's South Hampshire Group focuses on protecting the urban green spaces and countryside in the South Hampshire sub-region. We are working with partners in the South Hampshire's Unheard Voices alliance (SHUV) to stop a proposed large-scale development of between 6,500 and 7,500 homes north of Fareham. We would welcome more campaign members - read more
- In East Hampshire, CPRE Hampshire is supporting local campaigners to protect greenfield spaces from excessive and unneeded development.
- The impact on population and the economy of people living and working to a greater age.
- Running a countryside and design awards scheme, and sponsoring an award for local food and drink producers.
- Participating in the work of Hampshire County Council in supporting rural communities.
Local planning issues will still be addressed by a local planning team, working with their District Group or, for the wider issues, at Branch level.
How you can help
If you have an interest in local planning and would be interested in linking up with other likeminded members locally or at county level, you might like to know we intend to offer training in local planning - how it happens and how you can make a difference! For information please see volunteering as planning monitors.
For further information
For further information on the activities of the PRG, please contact:
Christopher Napier, Chairman, Planning & Rural Group
Tel: 01730 893272
Email: Christopher.napier@cliffordchance.com
CPRE Hampshire
May 2009
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