We were saddened to hear of the recent death of John Mayhew. As director of @aprscotland.bsky.social, John was hugely encouraging to Planning Democracy as we were being set up. His advice and support was invaluable - and ongoing. Our sympathies to his family. www.scotlink.org/john-mayhew-...

A highly commendable manifesto for important change Yes our #planning system - that has been reinforcing inequality & driving #environmental harm- must become a tool for tackling the nature & climate emergencies We need #FairerPlanning in #Scotland!

Want to see a radical overhaul of Scotland's planning system? So do we! Join us at our manifesto launch event in Edinburgh on Thursday 27 November. More information here: www.planningdemocracy.org.uk/2025/we-have...

Would you like to join our team? We're looking for trustees at Planning Democracy. For more information, see our advert on Good Moves here, deadline 27 October: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

That soggy patch of grass on a new housing estate? It might be a SuDS fighting floods & feeding hoverflies! Want to help make new housing greener and wilder? Join our webinar to learn how to push for nature-first development. #SuDS #UrbanNature #WildlifeFriendly www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drainage-d...

Thanks to Clare for hosting, really good to get together yesterday. Lots of energy and enthusiasm for the year ahead.

The weather may have been a bit damp but the PD team were not discouraged! Luckily we had a huge parachute to keep dry under. Great food, chat (not always about planning), walks and even a quiz at the annual social gathering.

In Scotland, nature is struggling. But this year we have a huge chance to help it recover with the Natural Environment Bill. We need our leaders to know how much Scotland's nature matters! Declare your love for nature: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/actnow www.youtube.com/shorts/PJdbt...

Join us for an open discussion on how we can best mobilise in defence of environmental democracy. Excellent speakers and a guaranteed energising evening!

This week's publication of Scotland's Natural Environment Bill is a hopeful moment in the battle against the nature and climate crises. But much more is needed to win. Read our full response: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/charities-we... #ScotlandLovesNature

Campaigners in Invergordon have been fighting a housing development that is significantly contrary to the LDP yet being recommended for approval, despite impacting ancient woodland & veteran trees. Please support their fight for justice for nature www.sogs-highlands.co.uk @wtscotsocial.bsky.social

Communities have no right to appeal planning decisions even if it is flawed or environmentally destructive. The only way to challenge is through expensive legal action. This brave community have done this. Please donate to help them succeed www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-ri...

Still time to sign up!

Nature & Planning Webinar Wed 5th Feb 7-8.30pm Planning Conditions & Enforcement How do they work for Nature? Speakers Kiera Chaman Oxford Uni Stuart Bence Nature Scot Ed Swales Enforcement Officer Cairngorms NP www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-c... @aprscotland.bsky.social @scotlink.bsky.social

On Wednesday evening we have the third in our series of webinars on Planning and Biodiversity with @plandemoc.bsky.social There's still space so register here! 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-net...

Job Opportunity: An ESRC-funded research project with Sheffield University that asks 'are new planning policies to protect biodiversity improving outcomes for biodiversity on the ground?' jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research... jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...

Great to have our article on how well National Planning Framework 4's nature policies are working on the ground featured in Scottish Planner magazine. www.rtpi.org.uk/media/19012/...

Useful guidance about responding to a planning application from @plandemoc.bsky.social www.planningdemocracy.org.uk/wp-content/u...

It was another great webinar this evening from @aprscotland.bsky.social and @plandemoc.bsky.social on Wildlife Recording and Planning. Absolutely great. Sign up for the next one in the series on 15 Jan here. aprs.scot/event/joint-...

Thank you to all our speakers at last night's Winter Webinar with @plandemoc.bsky.social Hear about first-hand experience of citizen science. The webinar is now available to re-watch, with supporting resources 👇 +🎟️ Free places available on future webinars

Planning Democracy is on Bluesky! A brilliant grassroots organisation working on systemic democratic deficits, inequalities and environmental justice in land use planning in Scotland

A great listen with lots of information about a much loved mammal that is in decline. Includes hedgehog highways and why its important to make holes in fences and walls so hedgehogs can forage for food and find mates!

Next Wednesday 4th Dec at 7pm we are running a webinar with @aprscotland.bsky.social colleagues. We have 3 great speakers explaining how to record different species from trees to fungi, why this is so important and how this helps to protect nature from developments. Sign up now! bit.ly/3VeCZvB

We've just joined Bluesky! What do we do? Find out by reading this wonderful blog by Kate from Cumbernauld & Carbrain Community Hub. It's about a workshop on planning rights we ran with our partners @aprscotland.bsky.social, with support from the Corra Foundation. www.corra.scot/planning-rig...