Cut out images of a swift brick (brown brick with one large hole) and an air brick (terracotta brick with lots of smaller holes in a grid)
Some holey bricks (like air bricks) are in building regulation while others are not
Swift bricks would help endangered species recover, but are not in regulations
Planning reforms must get #WilderByDesign - including regulation for nature-friendly design like swift bricks to be in new developments
So I think wildlife conservation bodies are right to still be calling on the Government to ensure the reformed planning system is #WilderByDesign & stands up for wildlife – it’s not yet clear to me whether actions will meet words.
Reports of Government planning proposals that could undermine species protections & limit rights of communities to challenge decisions🚨
Government must ensure the planning system is #WilderByDesign & stand up for wildlife that we’re lucky enough to still have here in the UK 🌱
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A wagtail perched on a tree branch
Nature is in trouble in Angela Rayner’s constituency, with records of species down in recent years & local protected nature sites in poor condition🥀
MPs must fix the Planning Bill to restore species & protect community access to nature 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/mps-put-on-n...
#WilderByDesign
A water vole feeds on a lily pad
Nature in Steve Reed's constituency is in a bad way, with water voles all but gone & common birds like blue tits seen less🥀
MPs must fix the Planning Bill to stop this getting even worse🚨
We're calling for amendments for wildlife & communities 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/mps-put-on-n...
#WilderByDesign
A swift flying on its side against a blue sky
Rachel Reeves‘ constituency is seeing big declines for nature, with some species down by more than 50% in 30 years🥀
To turn this around the Planning Bill must get #WilderByDesign with protections for wildlife & nature access for communities🏡
Read more👇
www.wcl.org.uk/mps-put-on-n...
Corn bunting bird perched in a field of wildflowers
From loss of birds to nature sites in bad condition, we’re warning MPs about the loss of nature already being seen in their area 📢
This would be made worse by the current Planning Bill🚨
MPs must make the Bill #WilderByDesign for people & wildlife📜
Read more👇
www.endsreport.com/article/1918...
We’re putting MPs on ‘Notice for Nature’, with local areas seeing huge nature declines📢
The Planning & Infrastructure Bill as it stands is an application to demolish wildlife🚨
The Bill must be made #WilderByDesign, or be rejected by Parliament👇
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
The Government's rhetoric on nature as a blocker of development is undermined by its own analysis
A report from Whitehall confirms there is ‘very limited data’ to back up argument of nature as a blocker
Now is the time to make the Planning Bill #WilderByDesign
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The Planning Bill could lead to the loss of irreplaceable habitats like Hampshire's chalk streams🚨
We're calling for MPs to amend the Bill to make it #WilderByDesign, with strong protections for nature to boost wildlife & public health💚
Full story👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Birds fly over the surface of a shallow river, with pebbles visible on the riverbed. Clouds are in the sky and trees are on the opposite bank
Office for Environmental Protection has branded Planning Bill as environmental regression 🥀
Ministers must heed warning & not water down protections for communities and wildlife 🚨
It's time to get #WilderByDesign & raise the bar for nature & neighbourhoods 🏡
www.endsreport.com/article/1916...
With 32% of species abundance lost in England since 1970, and 1 in 6 species at risk of extinction across Great Britain, we cannot afford to gamble with the laws that protect what little remains.
We think this can be fixed, so let’s make sure it is #WilderByDesign 6/7🧵
The Planning & Infrastructure Bill risks weakening vital protections & missing the chance to restore wildlife and create healthy neighbourhoods 🏘️
Watch as our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social gives evidence & calls on the Bill to be #WilderByDesign 📺
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
The Planning & Infrastructure Bill should ensure the planning system helps restore nature, fight climate change & boost communities
Watch live as our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social gives evidence to the committee & calls on the Bill to be #WilderByDesign 📺
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
A water vole emerging from reeds on a river bank. The Wilder By Design logo is in the bottom right corner
Government says nature recovery & development can come together🏡
We agree, but they need to build back trust around planning reforms, & make big changes to The Planning Bill📜
MPs must get #WilderByDesign by making the Bill stronger for nature🌱
Read more👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Modern flats overlooking trees and greenspace. The Wilder By Design logo is in the top left, with text reading "Nature-friendly development for people wildlife and climate"
A big week for nature & building as Government unveiled the #PlanningBill 📜
What's the verdict from nature groups?
There's some welcome safeguards, but we need to build a system that's #WilderByDesign - where building actively contributes to nature's recovery 🏘️
www.wcl.org.uk/nature-group...
Todays #PlanningBill includes welcome safeguards
to ensure infrastructure &nature recovery can go together🌱
It must be #WilderByDesign & backed by enforcement to protect wildlife &habitats, e.g species-rich grasslands & temperate rainforests @wclnews.bsky.social
👉 www.wcl.org.uk/nature-group...
Todays #PlanningBill includes welcome safeguards to ensure infrastructure & nature recovery can go hand-in-hand. It must be backed by strong enforcement to stop unsustainable development. We want a system that's #WilderByDesign + protection for wildlife 🐍🌳
Read more 👇
www.wcl.org.uk/nature-group...
A verge filled with daisies goes through a development of new flats and houses. Text reads "Biodiversity Net Gain is not meeting its potential. It has not delivered the amount of nature space expected". The logo for Wilder by Design is in the bottom right corner
ICYMI, yesterday we released data showing Biodiversity Net Gain needs support to meet its full potential for nature
Government must get #WilderByDesign - reforming the planning system to boost wildlife & foster healthier communities while building the homes we need👇
www.wcl.org.uk/happy-birthd...
Lack of ambition on Biodiversity Net Gain leaves scheme missing the mark for nature one year on: New research from @wclnews.bsky.social, as part of its #WilderByDesign campaign, has found that just 680 hectares of land offsite and 93 ha on-site has been reported by Local Authorities under the scheme
Local Councils are key to restoring nature in our communities🏡
But new data has found that 59% missed the legal deadline to consider nature action
We need Gov’s planning reforms to be #WilderByDesign and deliver for communities and nature
Read more👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
It's time to get #WilderbyDesign 🏡
As Government prepares its Planning Bill for next year, we’re calling for:
Greenprint for nature with new protected sites 🏞️
Wilder neighbourhoods - sustainable drainage, bat boxes, & more
A national nature map 🗺️
More info 👇
wcl.org.uk/wilder-by-de...
