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Honiton Show – 02/08/18


We are looking forward to having a stand at this year’s show – please come along and say hello, or if you would like to help on the day, just contact us.

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Our Response to the Government’s Land Use Framework – 19th March 2026

Our farmland is facing a ‘land crunch’ as solar, housing and other demands compete for space. Yesterday (Wednesday 18 March), the government published England’s first Land Use Framework, which it claims will play a central role in delivering food security, clean energy, nature restoration and new homes over the coming decades. Here's our response: Devon CPRE Chairman, Steve Crowther says: “Devon CPRE was warning farming

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East Devon Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – Public Inquiry starts 10th March

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150MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Axminster – At Appeal

An inquiry is due to commence on 10th March 2026, and scheduled to last for 4 days, regarding the application for a BESS on Land South of Hazelhurst, Raymonds Hill, Axminster (East Devon District Council reference number 24/0096/MFUL) (Appeal: APP/U1105/W/25/3369854). We strongly objected to the proposal because it would be a massive industrial complex of 27 acres located in the open countryside, in an area

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More houses for Halwill Junction, Torridge?

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Application for 120 dwellings on the Callington Road, Tavistock, faces strong opposition

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Another large housing development at Ottery St Mary, East Devon

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