Don’t bulldoze National Park protections

National Parks are some of our most treasured landscapes, providing vital havens for wildlife, supporting rural economies, and offering places of peace for millions of people each year. But these special places are now under threat.

The UK government’s new Planning and Infrastructure Bill aims to accelerate housing and infrastructure development across England and Wales. While addressing these issues is essential, we cannot allow it to come at the cost of weakening the planning protections that keep our National Parks safe.

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What’s at risk?

The bill proposes to streamline planning approvals and speed up infrastructure and housing projects, which could undermine the unique safeguards that have protected our National Parks for decades.

Once lost to inappropriate development, the beauty and biodiversity of these landscapes may never recover.

National Parks attract over 100 million visitors every year, supporting thousands of jobs in tourism and rural businesses. Weakening protections could harm local economies and damage fragile ecosystems.

We Need Your Voice!

We’re calling on you to help protect our National Parks by writing to your local MP in Westminster. Ask them to:

Speak in support of maintaining strong planning protections for National Parks as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill passes through Parliament

Ensure that the government’s wider planning reforms in England and Wales help to protect and enhance our National Parks so they can be enjoyed by everyone

Become a National Park champion in Parliament and work with Campaign for National Parks to bring forward reforms so these landscapes can thrive for nature and climate

Use our quick and easy tool to send a message to your MP today. Let them know that our National Parks are not up for grabs – they must remain protected for future generations.