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Mid Devon Solar Farm Refused – September 2021

Today we are celebrating a significant win for our campaign against massive solar farms on agricultural land after Mid Devon District councillors yesterday (22 Sept)…

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The Ethical sourcing of solar panels in the supply chain – September 2021

As previously reported, back in May and following the publication of the report by Sheffield Hallam university entitled ‘In Broad Daylight – Uyghur Forced Labour…

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Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist 2021

Young artists aged 18 and under can now compete for the prestigious title of ‘Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist’ following a rebrand of our traditional…

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Mid Devon Solar Farm Refused – July 2021

Mid Devon councillors refuse huge solar farm with a battery storage facility against planning officer’s recommendations Local residents backed by Devon CPRE have thanked Mid…

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In the Press

This page has a selection of press clippings and news articles featuring CPRE Devon.

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News from Torridge – Northam homes plan refused.

Congratulations to our members, Appledore Residents Association, winning the battle to stop the proposal for 39 new homes at Bloody Corner, Northam. We were very…

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News from Teignbridge – Massive development at Wolborough Barton given the go ahead

Unfortunately, the Court of Appeal has rejected the arguments put forward by Abbotskerswell Parish Council, and ruled that the huge development of 1,200 houses at…

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News from East Devon – industrial scale fertiliser lagoon permitted. June 2021

We were dismayed and disappointed that East Devon District Council’s planning committee have given the go ahead to this massive proposal at Upton Pyne. There…

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News from Mid Devon – Housing proposal refused. June 2021

We are delighted that the application for 179 new houses at Tidcombe Hall, Tiverton was unanimously refused by Mid Devon District Council Planning Committee, in…

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