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Friends of the Peak District  protecting the countryside - for the nation, for the future

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Volunteer, Oliver Lazelle and Head of Campaigns, Andy Tickle research a development proposalPlanning under threat ...

Good land-use planning is the unsung hero of environmental protection and has always been one of the Friends' top campaigning priorities.

Good planning can help slow the growth in road traffic, encourage urban regeneration, curb urban sprawl, protect the beauty and tranquillity of the countryside and safeguard wildlife habitats.

Visit the CPRE National Office Debate '2026 Vision - What future for the countryside?

Picture top left: Volunteer, Oliver Lazelle and Head of Campaigns, Andy Tickle research a development proposal

Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), Peak District & South Yorkshire has been caring for the countryside in the Peak District & South Yorkshire area for over 80 years and runs CPRE, South Yorkshire and Friends of the Peak District. The Campaign to Protect Rural England, PDSY is an independent charity and exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

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