We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.

With a local CPRE group in every county in England, we’re advocating nationwide for the kind of countryside we all want: one with sustainable, healthy communities and available to more people than ever, including those who haven’t benefited before.

We stand for a countryside that enriches all of our lives, regenerating our wellbeing, and that we in turn regenerate, protect and celebrate.

Some people might remember us as ‘The Campaign to Protect Rural England’ – our previous name, and one of several in our long history. We’ve worked for almost a century to support and promote the countryside, and we’ll be doing this for generations to come. That’s why we call ourselves ‘the countryside charity’.

We provide planning advice to a wide range of clients including landowners, businesses, developers, community groups and local authorities.

Preparation of a planning application is key.

A planning application should include sufficient level of detail to enable the decision maker to determine the application positively . Our team of planners prepare and submit planning applications on behalf of clients presenting a robust case for the application and identifying the key considerations, giving you the very best chance of success.

Early advice is essential and often more cost-effective. The earlier that we can be involved, the better. This enables us to assess the case from the outset, guiding the planning application preparation process, including undertaking pre-application discussions.

Our planners have the knowledge and experience to successfully negotiate the planning application process to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. We are often contacted by clients who have submitted their first application and had planning permission refused. By bringing us in at the earliest possible stage, you can maximise your chance of success and in most instances, avoid the need for appeals altogether. However, if you are already at the appeal stage and would like our help, go to appeals for more information.