Village blocks bus shelter after 14-year campaign, residents celebrate in the rain
"We have nothing against people waiting for buses. We simply don't see why they need to do it dry."
Not here.
Not now.
Not ever.
NIMBYs of Britain is the national association for people who moved to the countryside and would now like it to stop. We are not against progress. We are against it happening anywhere we can see it.
Lifetime membership. Free A4 poster. Put N.O.B. after your name like a proper professional.
Development threat level
Severe
A man in a hi-vis jacket has been seen photographing a hedge. Members are advised to check lampposts daily, keep a pen by the door, and challenge anyone carrying a clipboard. If you see a theodolite, do not approach it. Report it to Derek.
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- Moderate
- Substantial
- Severe
- Diggers
Things we are currently against
A selection. The full list is kept in a ring binder and is itself the subject of an objection.
- HomesEspecially affordable ones. Especially near us.
- Wind turbinesThey spoil the view of the pylons.
- Solar farmsMight glint.
- Cycle lanesThis is a car area. Always has been. Since 1962.
- Bus sheltersWould only encourage buses.
- Phone mastsWe will campaign against them online, once we have signal.
- PlaygroundsWhere would the children go? Somewhere else, ideally.
- Pubs openingNoise.
- Pubs closingHeritage.
- TrainsWe objected to the line in 1841 and we're not stopping now.
- Front doorsAny colour other than the colour it was.
- The futureIn general.
Latest news
All the news
Great crested newt halts 200-home scheme, newt later revealed to be a twig
"A twig today is a newt tomorrow. That is how habitats work."
38 objections lodged against planning notice that turned out to be a pub menu
"We stand by our objection. Nobody consulted us on the fish."
Somewhere else, please
Have you considered the traffic?
Say no to yes
Homes are fine in theory
It'll only encourage people
The character of the area is us
Build nothing. Everywhere. Forever.
I'm all for it, but
Become a N.O.B.
Five pounds. Once. For life. Cheaper than a planning appeal and considerably more effective at parties.
- Lifetime membership of NIMBYs of Britain
- The post-nominal letters N.O.B. for use on emails, letterheads, LinkedIn and gravestones
- A free A4 poster for your window, posted second class in a stiff envelope
- A membership number to quote at parish meetings for gravitas
- A printable certificate suitable for the downstairs loo
- The right to begin any sentence with "As a member of NIMBYs of Britain"
The gift pack adds a certificate on card, a sticker sheet and an Objection Pad. For the relative who complains about everything.
The arms mug
The full arms on an 11oz mug, motto and newt included: Objectus Praeterito, Objectus Futuro. Objected to the past, objecting to the future.
Holds exactly one cup of tea, which is the correct amount to drink while reading a planning notice. £12, posted second class, in a box.
Visit the shopWhat our members say
"I put N.O.B. after my name on a letter to the council and they replied within four days. I have never been taken so seriously."
Cynthia Mould, N.O.B., Little Wittering
"Membership gave me the confidence to object to my own daughter's loft conversion. We no longer speak, but the roofline is intact."
Geoffrey Plinth, N.O.B., Nether Fossey
"Best £5 I have ever spent. I have spent £5 twice, so I am able to compare."
Barbara Hedge, N.O.B., Upper Objection
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