Author: CPRE
Devon’s Solar Spread – June 2023
As yet another industrial scale solar farm is permitted in Devon – this time at Whimple, East Devon, we have put together a map showing…
Devon’s Best Churchyard Competition 2023 – May
Thank you to everybody who entered their churchyard or burial ground into this year’s competition. The judges have been busy getting out and about visiting…
Derril Water Solar Farm, Pyworthy – April 2023
It has been announced that the developer, RES, has sold the development to Ripple Energy who will sell shares in the scheme and that this…
Devon Solar Farm Map – March 2023
As applications for massive new solar farms on prime agricultural land continue to come thick and fast, we have released a map showing the alarming…
Planning Surgery – 23rd March
A big thank you to independent planning consultant, Jo Widdecombe, for her excellent presentation explaining the planning process and how to get involved. It was…
Teignbridge Local Plan Consultation – ends 13th March 2023
There is still time to submit comments to Teignbridge District Council, who are consulting on their Local Plan 2020-2040, which includes proposed sites for new…
Devon’s Best Churchyard Competition 2023 – February
Could your local churchyard be the best in Devon this year? This year’s competition to find the best in the county is now open for…
200 acre East Devon Solar Farm Refused – December 2022
We are delighted that East Devon District Council’s planning committee voted to refuse the planning application for a massive solar farm at Marsh Green, near…
Mid Devon Solar Farm permitted by the Government – 5th December 2022
Allowed at appeal: Mid Devon solar farm with over 100,000 glass panels does not reflect local democracy, says Devon CPRE. The victory of a developer,…
Visit to Enfield Farm, Anaerobic Digester – 30th November
Members enjoyed a visit to the Enfield Farm, Anaerobic Digester at Clyst st Mary, Exeter, to find out more about the process. It was a…