Following the news that the government is considering our role as a statutory consultee in the planning system, we’ve received letters of support from a range of organisations.
Thank you to everyone who has written statements to express their support – your letters are invaluable in helping us to make the case for our important work to government. Full copies of each of the letters can be downloaded below.
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) – “This decision risks diminishing the protection of some of the country’s most valued landscapes at a time when the importance of green spaces for wellbeing, biodiversity and climate resilience has never been clearer.”
Historic Houses – “Removing the Gardens Trust as a statutory consultee is not going to achieve the economic growth government is looking for, but it might just do irreparable damage to much-loved, world-famous historic gardens and landscapes.”
National Federation of Parks and Gardens – “We recognize the invaluable contribution made by the Trust consulting and then coordinating responses, and ensuring a vast range of community expertise and site user knowledge can help inform a robust planning process.”
Parks for London – “As an infrastructure organisation supporting those who own, manage, and maintain parks and green spaces across Greater London we know the critical role the Gardens Trust play in advising the planning system. Their informed specialist advice bridges gaps in the majority of planning authorities, in particular where there are shortages in staff capacity and expertise in this area.”
Parks Management Association – “One of the most important organisations within this sector is The Gardens Trust… Their work is always constructive, pragmatic and timely and cost efficient and incredibly important.”
World Heritage UK – “As a consultee The Gardens Trust has continued to provide a vital and balanced service to Government and Local Authorities in evaluating comprehensively planning applications which affect parks and gardens on the national Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.”
We warmly welcome further letters of support from individuals or organisations who value our role as a statutory consultee. Click here to find out how you can help us fight to protect historic parks and gardens.
