Only days after an application to build 110 new houses outside the settlement boundary was rejected by the Planning Committee, another application has been made to build up to 120 new houses on a greenfield site, outside the town settlement boundary, and outside the area of land allocated for new housing development. The proposal, at […]
Another Solar Farm dismissed at appeal by inspector
July 9th, 2014Keens Farm, Morebath, Tiverton Solar Farm (43 acres) – appeal dismissed. But costs awarded against Mid Devon District Council APP/Y1138/A/2201297 This is the 5th wind or solar appeal in Devon this week dismissed by the planning inspectors.
Butcher Park Hill, Tavistock Housing Application Refused
July 3rd, 2014The recent application to build 110 new houses on a greenfield site on the outskirts of Tavistock was rejected, by the West Devon BC Planning Committee, by a unanimous vote. The application had met with overwhelming local opposition, and had been recommended for refusal by the Planning Officers. Serious questions are now being raised at how such […]
War Horse Valley Wind Turbine Blown Away
July 1st, 2014http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2676875/Victory-Michael-Morpurgo-planners-throw-15-storey-wind-turbine-Devon-village-inspired-War-Horse-author-said-cast-shadow.html
The impact of a 67m wind turbine on a Grade 1 listed heritage asset
June 15th, 2014This photo has been taken by a local resident looking south from the A39, of the 67m high wind turbine, which has this week been erected at Collaton Farm, Kilkhampton, North Cornwall. Planning permission had been granted by Cornwall County Council, despite objection from English Heritage. The impact on the setting of the Grade […]
Number of wind turbine applications at appeal increases
June 4th, 2014There are currently (4th June 2014) 36 single wind turbines in the county at appeal. The highest number, 16, are in Torridge. All details can be found on our district pages, where running totals of all wind turbines, solar farm acreage and new housing can be found in the green boxes half way down the […]
At the CPRE Devon AGM Michael Morpurgo speaks out for the countryside
April 22nd, 2014http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Morpurgo-spells-views-countryside/story-20983551-detail/story.html
The Western Morning News picks up on our threat to house prices from wind turbines.
April 22nd, 2014http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/March-wind-turbines-solar-farms-threat-region-s/story-20992704-detail/story.html
The march of commercial wind and solar schemes – ‘a threat to the region’s economy’. Western Morning News 22nd April 2014
April 22nd, 2014http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/March-wind-turbines-solar-farms-threat-region-s/story-20992704-detail/story.html
Are Wind Turbines depressing the housing market in Devon?
April 15th, 2014This CPRE Devon website is increasingly being used by house hunters looking to move to or buy into Devon. We have had no less than six inquiries recently by potential buyers asking for specific details of the threat from renewable energy projects to properties they are considering in parts of Devon. It is only anecdotal […]