Cities should be planned to meet the needs of the people who live and work in them. We aim for mixed communities which have work, shops and schools, closer to home. The planning process must be democratic. The public should be given the same power as developers to appeal against planning consents. Conditions attached to consents must be enforced. Instead of bland high rises, commercial, public and residential buildings should be designed or improved to be flexible, people-friendly, longer-lasting and energy-efficient. New, large buildings must have maximum sustainability using renewable energy and local materials if possible.

The Green Party has:

• Contributed to the Sheffield Development Framework, the Council's plan for the city, and to the debate about the City Strategy.
• Argued against more ugly high-rise buildings in the centre, by writing letters to the press and at public meetings.
• Opposed the destruction of heritage buildings and local businesses in development plans.
• Opposed the new Moor Central Markets plans with its 1100 student flats and lack of affordable homes & the relocation of the outdoor Moor Market.
• Supported neighbourhood improvement plans and campaigned to keep local shops and schools.

Our local Green Party members will:

• Campaign for human-scale, sustainable developments.
• Contine to assist individuals who oppose inappropriate development.
• Press for the adoption of the best practices used in other cities.
• Take part in city planning consultations.

Our Green Councillors have:

• Highlighted the undemocratic nature of the City Masterplan.
• Argued for step-by-step developments that encourage local regeneration.
• Supported efforts to make planning more democratic

Our Green Councillors will:

• Oppose the undemocratic quangos that shape city development.
• Continue to oppose large redevelopment plans that destroy local
  businesses.
• Continue to press for buildings to meet the green standards of the
  Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method.
• Push for new street lighting and signage to be solar powered, and to
  minimise light pollution