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War Horse Valley Wind Turbine Blown Away

July 1st, 2014

http://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, 2014

This 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, 2014

There 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, 2014

http://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, 2014

http://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, 2014

http://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, 2014

This 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 […]

CPRE Devon Annual Report 2013

April 1st, 2014

CPRE Devon Annual Report 2013

CPRE Devon – East Devon & Exeter District Annual Report 2013

April 1st, 2014

CPRE East Devon Annual Report – 2013

CPRE Devon needs a Branch Development Manager.

March 30th, 2014

  This will be  a part time paid post and would suit someone self employed or retired. For more information contact Penny Mills on 01409 231636 or to chairman@cpredevon.org.uk