Every day Sussex Wildlife Trust receives enquiries from members of the public concerned about development threats to local wildlife. The following information has been collated in order to help you take appropriate action.

Badly planned developments can have a significant impact on wildlife, while considerate planning can help protect, enhance and create valuable wildlife habitats. With development pressure increasing in Sussex, we are working to ensure wildlife and ecological networks are considered with due priority within the planning system.

The Sussex Wildlife Trust gives wildlife a voice by

• Responding to strategic planning consultations for
  example the Local Development Framework, Local
  Transport Plans, mineral and waste plans. We work to
  ensure appropriate policies are in place for protecting
  wildlife.

• Commenting on large scale applications, where there is
  potential for significant negative impacts on wildlife.

• Offering advice to members of the public on how they
  can engage in the process.click here
  

To learn more about.........

• The planning system

  
  

• Find out more about your Local Development Framework (LDF)

  
  

• Advice on how to comment on a planning application

  
  

• Let local politicians hear your voice

  
  

• Planning jargon buster

  
  

• Useful planning documents

  
  

• Planning Campaign Groups in Sussex

  
  

Copyright Sussex Wildlife Trust Jan 2009
WildCall Factsheet disclaimer: All information contained within Sussex Wildlife Trust WildCall factsheets is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate at the time of writing. The Sussex Wildlife Trust will not accept any responsibility or liability for any losses or damage resulting from following the advice given. Picture of slow worm by Richard Cobden