Respond to a planning application
Find out more about responding to a planning application if you are concerned about the impact of a development on local wildlife.
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Wilder planning
Championing wildlife through the planning system and safeguarding the future of our natural world.
Neighbourhood planning
Advice on what to include in a Neighbourhood Plan with respect to safeguarding wildlife and the environment.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Norfolk Wildlife Trust believes that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill represents the biggest threat to our nature laws for over a generation. As currently drafted, the bill represents a loss for nature and a loss for forward-thinking developers. Find out more about the development and join us in speaking up for Norfolk’s wildlife.
Planning Bill breaks Labour’s nature promises
We are joining forces with the national Wildlife Trust movement and RSPB to raise grave concerns for wildlife as the Government rejects amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Wilder Communities - Pond condition assessment and management planning
Learn how to decide if a pond is in good ecological condition or if it needs restoration work to enhance its value for wildlife.
Wilder Communities: How to get the best outcomes for wildlife from planning decisions where you live
Discover some top tips on how to get the best outcomes for wildlife from planning decisions in your community.
UK Government's Environmental Improvement Plan must deliver on actions to reverse loss of wildlife
Earlier this week the UK Government's much anticipated Environmental Improvement Plan was published.
We're urging UK Government ministers to protect globally rare chalk streams in planning reform
Alongside a group of UK nature charities, we have written to Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP and Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP calling for action to protect the UK’s chalk streams in planning reforms.
Western Link road planning decision sparks outrage amongst environmental groups
We continue to raise grave concerns about the damage the Norwich Western Link road would do to wildlife and the landscape.
2025/2026 Wilder Schools programme application form
Apply for your primary school to join Norfolk Wildlife Trust's 2025/2026 Wilder Schools programme.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit with Norfolk Wildlife Trust as we inspire your children and young people to discover, explore and care for the local environment with our hands-on learning sessions for schools and youth groups.