http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Government today published High Speed 2 (HS2) Command Paper which details a new high speed rail link between London and Birmingham, Ralph Smyth, Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Senior Transport Campaigner, says:   “By using existing and disused transport corridors as well as tunnelling, the impact on the Chilterns is ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/12/cpre-reaction-to-government-plans-for-high-speed-rail/ Click here to connect to the Communities and Local Government website to read the consulation paper.  This will have to be taken into account by those Local Authorities which have not yet completed their LDF's and planners when considering planning applications. http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/10/consultation-on-a-planning-policy-statement-planning-for-a-low-carbon-future-in-a-changing-climate/ Click here to connect to the Communities and Local Government website to read the consulation paper.  This will have to be taken into account by those Local Authorities which have not yet completed their LDF's and planners when considering planning applications. http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/10/consultation-paper-on-a-new-planning-policy-statement-planning-for-a-natural-and-healthy-environment/ As the country awaits plans for a new London to Birmingham High Speed Rail (HSR) line, due to be announced tomorrow (Thursday), the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)[1] is calling for the plans to live up to environmental expectations.   HSR has been promoted as an answer to rising carbon emissions, ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/10/judgement-day-for-high-speed-rail/ In response to the Government’s launch of two new consultations today (Tuesday) on planning, one for a healthy natural environment and another for climate change and renewable energy, Fiona Howie, Head of Planning and Regions, says:   “An open and accessible countryside, as well as green spaces in urban areas, is critical ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/09/planning-for-the-environment/ <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/08/hydropower-needs-to-be-sensitively-placed/ In response to today’s landmark decision to prevent a new Supermarket development in the centre of the largely unspoiled sea side town of Sheringham, James Frost, Director of CPRE Norfolk, says:   “This is a brave and important decision. It shows that local authorities can resist the market power and muscle of ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/05/sheringham-wins-in-appeal-against-superstore/ The dream of the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s first community hydro is becoming a reality thanks to the hard work and dedication of people who are passionate about the environment in Bainbridge. Specifically set up for the purpose of generating hydro electricity, the River Bain Hydro Ltd plans to install a ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/04/community-hydro-first-for-yorkshire-dales-national-park/ In response to today’s (Thursday) publication of a new manifesto by Keep Britain Tidy, Samantha Harding, Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Stop the Drop Campaign Manager, says:   “This new Keep Britain Tidy manifesto adds strength to the campaign to rid our towns and countryside of unsightly and environmentally damaging litter. ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/04/keep-britain-tidy-must-not-forget-90-of-britain/ In response to the first major planning applications being accepted by the new Government planning quango, the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC); Fiona Howie, Head of Planning for the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), says:   “It is important that this new quango is not used to steamroll over genuine local concerns ... http://cprenorthyorkshire.org.uk/2010/03/02/faster-planning-does-not-mean-better-planning/