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Find information about the planning system in England and Wales and what protection the planning system offers for wildlife in the UK.
Planning for nature
With ever increasing development pressures across Berks, Bucks and Oxon, we have to ensure that wildlife and ecological networks are fully considered within the planning system. This guidance helps local councillors on planning committees when considering the impact on biodiversity.
Planning advice
With ever-increasing development pressures across Berks, Bucks and Oxon, we have to ensure that wildlife and ecological networks are fully considered within the planning system.
Planning and development: useful information
Find useful links and information about planning, development and law relating to wildlife in the UK.
Responding to planning applications and consultations
At BBOWT we respond to thousands of planning applications per year to try and ensure that wildlife is protected. You can also help by responding to planning applications in areas where you think they present a threat to wildlife.
Planning: how to help wildlife where you live
At home and at work you can take action for wildlife. Follow our simple tips to make your home or workplace a haven for wildlife.
New planning proposals will fail to protect nature
The Wildlife Trusts respond to new Government White Paper.
Government’s planning reforms must address the nature and climate crisis
The Wildlife Trusts call for a new designation – Wildbelt – to allow nature’s recovery.
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
Wildlife…
What is the Environmental Improvement Plan?
BBOWT's Holly Gray explains the pros and cons of the Government’s ambitious plan to save nature.
Airport expansion plans deemed ‘legal’
The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust is disappointed at the Supreme Court’s ruling on 16th December, overturning a Court of Appeal decision earlier in the year that had blocked Heathrow’s…