Tag Archives: National Planning Policy Framework
A21: “They took all the trees, and put em in a tree museum”
Continuing our updates on the A21 public inquiry, Richard tells us about his day cross-examining witnesses: “Day 4 dealt with the evidence presented by the Highways Agency on ecology and nature conservation, and on planning. My aim in cross-examining the witnesses … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the National Planning Policy Framework!
”Why was he born so beautiful? Why was he born at all? He’s no blumin use to anyone. He’s no blumin use at all….” Well we are going to find out aren’t we? Last year on the 27th March 2012, … Continue reading
Thunk! on the glass ceiling
Oh dear. Once again, it’s ancient woodland protection that has a twinge of disappointment where other woodland and tree issues have won their part in the government’s response to the Independent Panel for Forests. There are indeed some great things … Continue reading
The Taylor Review – One present from the Government that we do not want to send back!
Apart from the rather shoddy timing of its publication (the afternoon of Friday 21st December) the Taylor Review presented to the government last week does actually make quite pleasant reading. In October 2012, Lord Taylor of Goss Moor was tasked with … Continue reading
Inquiry live – the end
After 10 blogs in our special ‘Inquiry live!’ series, we come to the end of the Oaken Wood Public Inquiry: “Tuesday (December 18th) was the last day of the Public Inquiry. The session was spent giving closing submission to the … Continue reading
Inquiry live – day eight (and seven)
Can you believe it’s already the end of week two? Back at HQ this week has flown by, but it’s been business as usual for ‘Team Oaken’ – here’s our Katy with your final update for this week: “Yesterday (Thursday) our … Continue reading
Inquiry live – day four
Short and sweet – a bit like today’s session! – here’s Katy’s final post from the Inquiry for the first week: “Today was a short day for the Inquiry. However, we have now managed to hear all of the Gallagher witnesses. … Continue reading
“A lot done, a lot still to do”
Last night we held a special Parliamentary Reception to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Trust with an audience of politicians, supporters and funders. We are grateful to Neil Parish MP for hosting this and securing a space for us in … Continue reading
Oaken Wood public inquiry
Oaken Wood is an important case for the Woodland Trust. It is the biggest test for the future of ancient woodland since the National Planning Policy Framework came into play. What plays out over the coming 3 to 4 weeks could … Continue reading
The Growth and Infrastructure Bill – What does it mean for the natural environment?
As part of its increasingly aggressive drive to achieve growth, the Coalition Government have introduced the Growth and Infrastructure Bill (G&I Bill) to Parliament. Slotted in to the gap left behind by the Lords Reform Bill, the G&I Bill feels … Continue reading
