Matt Thomson
@mattthomson42.bsky.social
Rural urbanist™. RTPI. AoU. PhD in visions in local place-shaping. Pragmatic Utopian. Head of Strategy & Planning for the Chilterns National Landscape. Views my own.
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We’re disappointed that the Chilterns National Landscape boundary review has been cancelled due to Defra funding cuts. We’re grateful to all who supported the project & will continue working with Natural England & Defra to push for funding to complete it.
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May 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Currently just outside the #Chilterns National Landscape (but for how long?) Danesfield embodies an interesting tension between two of the area’s special qualities - its designed landscapes and its hillforts. @chilternsnl.bsky.social @hillfortian.bsky.social
The latest post on the blog (bit.ly/4hjdD7X) explores the garden at Danesfield House, in Buckinghamshire. The site of an Iron Age hill fort, C17, C18 and C20 houses, work by both Pugin and Pulham and Son, and an RAF base during WWII, it has a fascinating history.
March 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Currently just outside the #Chilterns National Landscape (but for how long?) Danesfield embodies an interesting tension between two of the area’s special qualities - its designed landscapes and its hillforts. @chilternsnl.bsky.social @hillfortian.bsky.social
I can’t go to this, but you should!
The Historic Ridgeway Project invites you to a fascinating online lecture from Dr Wendy Morrison Chilterns National Landscape Archaeologist this Thursday 30th Jan 2025 19.00 - 20.00 GMT
Details & register:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fbbe37...
@hillfortian.bsky.social @chilternsnl.bsky.social
Details & register:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fbbe37...
@hillfortian.bsky.social @chilternsnl.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I can’t go to this, but you should!
Reposted by Matt Thomson
In other (equally exciting) planning news, the Government’s full response to July’s consultation has also been published (bit.ly/4gwBVLX). It lists the many further planning reforms we can expect to see in 2025: prepare yourselves. [1 of 5]
December 13, 2024 at 7:19 AM
In other (equally exciting) planning news, the Government’s full response to July’s consultation has also been published (bit.ly/4gwBVLX). It lists the many further planning reforms we can expect to see in 2025: prepare yourselves. [1 of 5]
Reposted by Matt Thomson
As festive traditions go, the issue of a pre-Christmas NPPF probably isn’t the *most* anticipated, but it does appear to be a thing, now. Following July’s consultation, the revised NPPF was issued yesterday (bit.ly/3BsYXEu), and replaces last December’s version. [1 of 4]
December 13, 2024 at 7:16 AM
As festive traditions go, the issue of a pre-Christmas NPPF probably isn’t the *most* anticipated, but it does appear to be a thing, now. Following July’s consultation, the revised NPPF was issued yesterday (bit.ly/3BsYXEu), and replaces last December’s version. [1 of 4]
Still plenty of time (just under a week) to apply to become our new #planning officer and help to influence local plans, transport strategies and other policies for the benefit of people, wildlife, heritage and the scenic beauty of the #Chilterns National Landscape.
We're hiring!
We're looking for a #planner (or similar) to help influence local plans etc in pursuit of conserving and enhancing the
Chilterns National Landscape.
0.6FTE, flexible, at least 2 years, £23,400pa (£39k FTE).
Is that you? Find out more: www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/plannin...
We're looking for a #planner (or similar) to help influence local plans etc in pursuit of conserving and enhancing the
Chilterns National Landscape.
0.6FTE, flexible, at least 2 years, £23,400pa (£39k FTE).
Is that you? Find out more: www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/plannin...
Planning Officer
We are seeking a planning or related professional with experience of analysing and commenting on development plans and similar strategies, and a demonstrable interest in protected landscapes.
www.chilterns.org.uk
October 28, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Still plenty of time (just under a week) to apply to become our new #planning officer and help to influence local plans, transport strategies and other policies for the benefit of people, wildlife, heritage and the scenic beauty of the #Chilterns National Landscape.
Have we got a #planning job for you? It's in The Planner Jobs @rtpiplanners.bsky.social now:
jobs.theplanner.co.uk/job/41524/pl...
jobs.theplanner.co.uk/job/41524/pl...
Planning Officer - Chilterns Conservation Board, The Lodge, 90 Station Road, Chinnor, Oxon, OX39 4HA
This is a role that provides a rare and exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team
jobs.theplanner.co.uk
September 26, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Have we got a #planning job for you? It's in The Planner Jobs @rtpiplanners.bsky.social now:
jobs.theplanner.co.uk/job/41524/pl...
jobs.theplanner.co.uk/job/41524/pl...
We're hiring!
We're looking for a #planner (or similar) to help influence local plans etc in pursuit of conserving and enhancing the
Chilterns National Landscape.
0.6FTE, flexible, at least 2 years, £23,400pa (£39k FTE).
Is that you? Find out more: www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/plannin...
We're looking for a #planner (or similar) to help influence local plans etc in pursuit of conserving and enhancing the
Chilterns National Landscape.
0.6FTE, flexible, at least 2 years, £23,400pa (£39k FTE).
Is that you? Find out more: www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/plannin...
Planning Officer
We are seeking a planning or related professional with experience of analysing and commenting on development plans and similar strategies, and a demonstrable interest in protected landscapes.
www.chilterns.org.uk
September 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM
We're hiring!
We're looking for a #planner (or similar) to help influence local plans etc in pursuit of conserving and enhancing the
Chilterns National Landscape.
0.6FTE, flexible, at least 2 years, £23,400pa (£39k FTE).
Is that you? Find out more: www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/plannin...
We're looking for a #planner (or similar) to help influence local plans etc in pursuit of conserving and enhancing the
Chilterns National Landscape.
0.6FTE, flexible, at least 2 years, £23,400pa (£39k FTE).
Is that you? Find out more: www.chilterns.org.uk/jobs/plannin...
This is cool*, and surely unique, but by no means the only weird and wonderful icehouse in the #Chilterns National Landscape (see link in original post).
* #SeeWhatIDidThere?
* #SeeWhatIDidThere?
I have a new favourite icehouse: the extraordinary air raid shelter/icehouse combination at Stonor Park. Fascinating in its own right, but also a rare and welcome opportunity to get inside an icehouse. The blog post on icehouses has been updated accordingly: bit.ly/3X8PkTm.
August 19, 2024 at 10:46 AM
This is cool*, and surely unique, but by no means the only weird and wonderful icehouse in the #Chilterns National Landscape (see link in original post).
* #SeeWhatIDidThere?
* #SeeWhatIDidThere?
Hello. Just joined today.
I'm Matt Thomson, the head of strategy and planning for the Chilterns National Landscape. Find out more...
www.chilterns.org.uk
I'm Matt Thomson, the head of strategy and planning for the Chilterns National Landscape. Find out more...
www.chilterns.org.uk
The Chilterns National Landscape
Covering 324 square miles of protected countryside, the Chilterns is one of the finest landscapes in the UK and is just 35 miles from London.
www.chilterns.org.uk
August 12, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Hello. Just joined today.
I'm Matt Thomson, the head of strategy and planning for the Chilterns National Landscape. Find out more...
www.chilterns.org.uk
I'm Matt Thomson, the head of strategy and planning for the Chilterns National Landscape. Find out more...
www.chilterns.org.uk