Planning and development

News stories and responses from Norfolk Wildlife Trust concerning planning applications and developments in Norfolk.
There could be ‘catastrophic damage’ to nature if Wash Barrier plans go ahead

There could be ‘catastrophic damage’ to nature if Wash Barrier plans go ahead

02 Nov, 2023
Alongside a variety of other conservation charities, we are warning of catastrophic damage to one...
Government's weakening of water pollution rules spells disaster for Norfolk's wildlife and people

Government's weakening of water pollution rules spells disaster for Norfolk's wildlife and people

29 Aug, 2023
Today, Norfolk Wildlife Trust was shocked to hear the Government announce a process for weakening...
Controversial Wash barrage plans would be ‘catastrophic’ for nature

Controversial Wash barrage plans would be ‘catastrophic’ for nature

12 May, 2023
Alongside partners, we have hit back at claims made this week by the developer of a proposed...
Controversial Wash barrage plans resurface as developers urged to rethink

Controversial Wash barrage plans resurface as developers urged to rethink

24 Nov, 2022
Plans for an ‘unworkable’ tidal barrage on the Wash estuary in East Anglia have been...
Our Open Letter, in objection to the Norwich Western Link

Our Open Letter, in objection to the Norwich Western Link

17 Aug, 2022
Today, we sent an open letter to Councillor Andrew Proctor, in objection to the Norwich Western...
Norwich Western Link remains catastrophic for wildlife despite route changes

Norwich Western Link remains catastrophic for wildlife despite route changes

04 Jul, 2022
TAKE ACTION: SIGN OUR JOINT PETITION Following information published by Norfolk County Council...
Maternity colony for rare bats continues to be under threat from proposed road route

Maternity colony for rare bats continues to be under threat from proposed road route

06 Dec, 2021
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is continuing to object to the proposed “Norwich Western Link...
Birds, bees, and butterflies suffer as Brexit farming promises broken today

Birds, bees, and butterflies suffer as Brexit farming promises broken today

02 Dec, 2021
Rescue rivers, wildlife and climate faster, say three largest nature...
Western Link threatens probable largest barbastelle bat colony in UK 

Western Link threatens probable largest barbastelle bat colony in UK 

01 Dec, 2020
If the Western Link for the NDR were to go ahead on its proposed route, it would drive through...
NDR Western Link: Norfolk Wildlife Trust will object

NDR Western Link: Norfolk Wildlife Trust will object

02 Sep, 2020
Norfolk Wildlife Trust will strongly object to any planning application for the Western Link and...
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FAQs on The Norwich Western Link

FAQs on The Norwich Western Link

by Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Date: October 2023  Background   In January 2019, four options were...
Why is the Norwich Western Link a National Issue?

Why is the Norwich Western Link a National Issue?

by Mike Jones, NWT Senior Conservation Officer (Planning), March 2023 on 04 Apr, 2023
The development of the Norwich Western Link may feel like a very local issue, but the...
The Western Link: What would happen to our wildlife?

The Western Link: What would happen to our wildlife?

by Mike Jones, NWT Conservation Officer (Planning)  on 08 Aug, 2022
Very soon Norfolk County Council will be opening a public consultation on the Western Link of the...
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