National Land Use Framework Consultation

Cows, solar panels, houses, gigafactories, trees, nature recovery… the list of demands on land grows daily. So how do we make the best decisions about what goes where?

It might not seem immediately exciting – but the launch of the national government consultation on proposals for a Land Use Framework is an opportunity that could lead to radically better outcomes for the countryside.

A joined-up approach to land use

Our countryside is under pressure as never before – we need land for homes, farming, nature, climate resilience, renewable energy infrastructure, transport, industry and more.

Currently, there’s no joined-up approach to making decisions about what goes where. This means there’s a big risk that the rush to build housing and infrastructure will trump other land uses.

We are confident, however, that it is possible to both deliver housing and infrastructure needs and keep the land we need for food, nature and climate.

But to do that demands a new approach – one that joins up land use planning across all government departments and helps people make better decisions.

Find out more and take action

Full consultation information

To read the proposals and comment directly, see Land Use Framework consultation.

What the Land Use Framework is and why it matters

Quick video (with Duplo) by CPRE President Mary Anne Ochota. Watch on LinkedIn or Instagram

You can watch the video on LinkedIn even if you’re not a LinkedIn member. Just close down the window that asks you to sign in.

If you are a LinkedIn member, you can add comments here for CPRE to consider in preparing the CPRE response to the consultation.

Safeguarding the countryside – the critical role of the Land Use Framework

Article by CPRE CEO Roger Mortlock giving useful insights into the background and potential of the Land Use Framework.