Some Helpful Resources

Planning is one of the most important ways we can control, shape and protect our environment, and if you want to influence how your community grows, the best time to get involved is at the earliest stages of the development process, when sites are being allocated by the Local Authority for different uses and when neighbourhood plans are being created.  

Parish Councils have a vital role to play in this and will be consulted, so there is greater potential to influence decisions if you play an active role in your parish council.

Some Helpful Resources by CPRE Shropshire.

​Planning Explained. An introduction and downloadable booklet.

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How to Respond to Planning Applications. An 8-step guide.

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Objecting to planning applications the key considerations.

A list of helpful hints and tips on objecting.

​How to object to a planning proposal. By Harper Adams University students. This is an educational and entertaining video created in 2016 for us.

CPRE National information.

How to shape where you live: a guide to neighbourhood planning.

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Planning Help. This is invaluable. Essential for any questions or concerns about planning issues.  It takes you through all aspects of the planning process from how to comment on a planning application to how they are decided.  There are sample letters of objection and of support, and a useful glossary of terms.  It also contains advice on campaigning; giving tips on how to gather support for your cause and to get your message across.

​Other resources

Neighbourhood planning. Information​ for people just starting out.

My Community neighbourhood planning pages for more in depth information, resources, case studies and access to grants.