Responses
The Government and other agencies often consult the Ramblers' Association on policies which may affect our work and aims. The Countryside Protection Team respond to documents which can affect the countryside, including responding to planning consultations.
These responses will reflect Ramblers' Association policy on a number of issues. You may find this page helpful if you are unsure of the policy of the Ramblers' Association on certain issues.
Latest additions
Response to Cabinet Office 'Consultation on Consultations' (September 2007, pdf)
Response to South Downs National Park Inspector's Report (September 2007, pdf)
Response to Renewables Obligation consultation (September 2007, pdf)
Planning Policy
Response to Consultation 2007 Planning White Paper (August 2007, pdf)
Wildlife & Countryside Link's Response to the Planning White Paper (August 2007, pdf)
Response to Barker Review of Planning (January 2007, pdf)
Response to Planning Policy Statement 1 (May 2004, pdf 21 KB)
Wildlife and Countryside Link's response to Planning Policy Statement 1 Creating Sustainable Communities (May 2004, pdf 285.5 KB)
Response to Planning Policy Statement 22 Renewable Energy (January 2004, pdf 48 KB)
Response to Planning Policy Statement 12 Local Development Frameworks (January 2004, pdf 49.13KB)
Response to Planning Policy Statement 7 Sustainable Development in Rural Areas (December 2003, pdf 35KB)
Response to consultation on pesticides (October 2003, Word document 23 KB)
Environmental and designated area issues
South Downs Campaign Response to South Downs National Park Inspector's Report (September 2007, pdf)
Response to Consultation on Draft Climate Change Bill (June 2007, pdf)
Heritage Link's Response to the Heritage White Paper (June 2007, pdf)
Response to consultation on Planning Policy Statement on Climate Change (March 2007, pdf)
Response to consultation on Model Code of Conduct for National Park Authorities (March 2007, pdf)
Submission to Conservative Party Quality of Life Commission on Rural Affairs (February 2007, pdf)
Make Polluters Pay: Response to Environmental Liability Directive consultation (February 2007, pdf).
Wildlife and Countryside Link's Response to the Environmental Liability Directive Consultation (February 2007, pdf).
Energy issues
Submission to Conservative Party Quality of Life Commission on Energy (February 2007, pdf)
Response to Review of the Renewables Obligation (January 2007, pdf)
Response to Government Energy review (April 2006, web)
Transport and travel
Public Inquiry into Expansion of Stansted Airport (May 2007, pdf)
Health and activity
Submission to Conservative Party Quality of Life Commission on Health and Wellbeing (February 2007, pdf)
Response to Choosing Health (June 2004, pdf 127 KB)
Response to Choosing Activity (June 2004, pdf 121 KB)