The Government is proposing to remove the need for planning permission when converting barns and other rural buildings in National Parks. If they go ahead, these measures will result in an increase of isolated properties in unsustainable locations and will do nothing to deliver much-needed affordable housing.

We secured an exemption for National Parks when similar proposals were first suggested in 2014 and we will be campaigning to ensure the exemption is retained.

You can add your own objections to the consultation below.

Rivers, lakes and waterways give precious life to our National Parks. But right now they’re in a desperate condition, overcome by foul sewage and toxic chemicals. That’s why we’re telling politicians that enough is enough – and we need your help.

We've partnered with River Action UK to demand that all political parties take urgent action to clean up our rivers and put powerful new laws in place. If like us you want to see healthy waterways then join the 80,000+ people who have signed and add your name to the Rescue Our Rivers petition.

Together we can make the government commit to real action for our water!