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It's all go -- Dominic Cummings' scheming has paid off. The government has published its plan to tear up England's system of rules and regulations for new homes, offices and factories.
We need a furious backlash from MPs, so Boris sees he will never get the plans voted through. MPs will be back in Parliament in just a few weeks -- let’s show them voters don’t back Cummings' disastrous plan.
Write politely in your own words, but don’t worry. Your MP won’t expect you to be an expert! Remember, we’re trying to get MPs across all parties to stand up to Johnson and Cummings’ plan -- your MP might already agree with us.
Say why this matters to you personally as one of their constituents -- you could mention:
- Developers could throw up homes without seeking specific planning permission, risking dark, “rabbit hutch” style flats no one should have to live in.
- The plans would reduce your right to a say in individual developments. It’s not enough to let people have a say only once every few years about the whole area.
- Animals, birds and bees could suffer if local environmental surveys are reduced.
- Fewer affordable homes would be built.
- Covid-19 has made us feel more connected to our communities. We know much better about what infrastructure our neighbourhoods need than greedy property developers do.
- 9 in 10 planning applications are approved, but over a million homes given planning permission have not yet been built. Planning’s not the problem -- we need smarter solutions to the housing crisis.
- If you want even more information, here are some useful articles:
- ‘Planning for the Future’ white paper. UK Government. 1 August 2020.
- Government’s ‘pitiful’ planning reforms ‘will cost Britain decades in fighting climate change’. The Independent. 6 August 2020.
- England's planning changes will create 'generation of slums'. The Guardian. 5 August 2020.
- Tory planning reforms ‘could kill off affordable housing’. The Guardian. 9 August 2020.
To get started, simply type your postcode in the box at the bottom of this page to find your MP. Then:
- Add your own subject line
- Introduce yourself as one of their constituents
- Write your email
- Choose which email client you use (if you don't know - click 'Manual')
- You'll be redirected to your email client, and your email will appear as a draft
- Hit send!
- Please forward any responses you get to mps@sumofus.org