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Natural England sets out new vision for nature and growth
Planners urge new focus on community involvement
Whilst almost a third (31%) of people believe their local area is declining, fewer than one in ten (7%) have taken active steps to help shape its future, says new research from The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) conducted by YouGov. their local area, and the action being taken to look after it. Despite over half (57%) of people feeling proud of their neighbourhood, nearly 9 in 10 (87%) haven’t engaged in the planning decisions that determine its future. The research comes at a critical time for the local communities in the UK, with over 13,000 high street shops closing in 2024 alone and 128,000 households currently living in temporary accommodation due to the housing crisis. to planning projects. Despite claims that so-called ‘Nimby’ opposition is holding back development – two-thirds of the UK public (67%) are either open to or supportive of new development in their community. When asked what makes them proud of their area, respondents pointed to good-quality green spaces (61%), safety (58%) and strong community facilities (33%), this support, only 7% of the public are actively involved in local planning decisions. When asked why, a third (33%) said they didn’t know how to get Learn more at
www.planningyourworld.org.uk
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