Petitions & Consultations

Pause housebuilding targets imposed on councils

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762214

We want the government to include in its revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that the building of B8 warehouses and the 24/7 operation of such megasheds will not be permitted within 500 metres of residential properties. Petition closes on 30 September 2026

Stop megasheds being built & operated 24/7 close to homes and communities

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764882

We want the government to include in its revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that the building of B8 warehouses and the 24/7 operation of such megasheds will not be permitted within 500 metres of residential properties. Petition closes on 20 October 2026

Require large housing development applications to be made as full applications

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764781

Large-scale applications are often submitted in ‘outline’ form, with an artist’s impression and vague description. Detailed plans then follow later. This means the public and statutory bodies are asked to comment before key facts are known. Petition closes on 20 October 2026

House Building Reforms for 1.4 Million Approved Houses

We ask the Government to introduce mandatory build-out timeframes for approved sites, apply stronger penalties at sites where there has not been progress, pass “use it or lose it” planning permissions, strengthen compulsory purchase powers, and greater support to tackle long-term empty homes.

This is for the 1.4 million houses, that according IPPR analysis, have been granted permission since 2007 but remain unbuilt. We believe communities should not be asked to release further countryside while previously approved sites remain stalled. Despite this, local authorities are being required under the NPPF to allocate additional land, including greenfield and green belt sites, to meet housing targets. We believe housing needs should be met through delivery, not increasing land supply.

Petition closes on 30 September 2026

Community Planning Alliance - organising a national day of action on Saturday 18th April 2026

https://mailchi.mp/2c58e1be0484/community-planning-alliance-new-website-social-media-6749635

We have featured some of their recent 'Grey Belt' data on our front page. Click here.

Their website is: communityplanningalliance.org