in the media
Devon CPRE makes your voice heard. Here’s a selection of our most recent press and media coverage, which helps inform our members and the wider public of the work we’re doing to keep our county safe, productive and beautiful.
North Devon solar farm permitted behind closed doors
Okehampton Times
30 March 2026
Marlcombe New Town dropped, but fears remain
Sidmouth Herald
25 March 2026
Devon CPRE urges refusal of impromptu travellers site in open countryside
The Devon Daily
10 March 2026
Travellers pitches opposed in North Devon hamlet
North Devon Gazette
4 March 2026
Gigantic new solar farm in limbo
Devon Live
10th February 2026
Plans for 2,700 acre Devon solar farm put on hold
North Devon Gazette
6th February 2026
Holsworthy mega solar farm put on hold
Holsworthy Post
4th February 2026
We've objected to latest application for 140 new dwellings on greenfields at Ottery St Mary, East Devon
Sidmouth Herald
9th January 2026
100 years standing up for the countryside
The Moorlander
23rd January 2026
No need for Battery cluster around Alverdiscott
South West Farmer
20th January 2026
Our objection to latest battery storage system in Torridge district
North Devon Gazette
15th January 2026
Hundreds turn out to oppose mega solar farm plans
BBC News
31st October 2025
War chest needed to fight Holsworthy mega solar proposal
North Devon Gazette
3rd November 2025
Devon's Best Young Landscape Artist Competition results 2025
The Moorlander
20 October 2025
Residents unite to oppose northern Devon solar and battery gold rush
North Devon Gazette
10 September 2025
Should we fight to keep democratic control over planning?
Western Morning News
29th November 2025
Should we fight to keep democratic control over planning?
Western Morning News
29th November 2025