Volunteers required: Protect the Chilterns
The Chilterns are under intense and growing pressure from over-development, and we urgently need more local people to help protect our nationally important landscape.
Published: 4 February 2026
Planning Volunteers Needed – Protect the Chilterns
The Chilterns are facing unprecedented development pressure. Housing targets and weakened planning protections are putting the Green Belt, landscape, and local character at risk.
The Chiltern Society’s Planning Group challenges detrimental planning applications, whilst supporting appropriate development. Our work is respected by planning authorities and is often included in decisions.
We can currently cover only 60% of parishes. That is not enough. We need more local volunteers — WE NEED YOU!
No planning experience is required. We provide training, support and expert guidance. All that’s needed is a passion for your local area.
If you care about the Chilterns, this is your chance to make a real difference.
For more information or to get involved please contact us today
- Call: 01494 771250
- Email: getinvolved@chilternsociety.org.uk
Thank you for your support.
Kind regards
Tracey Read
Volunteer Manager at the Chiltern Society