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Changes to the Planning System. September 2020

The Government has produced two consultation documents relating to future changes to the planning system. These are ‘Changes to the current Planning System’ and a…

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Devon’s Biggest Solar Farm -September 2020

There is still time to submit your objection to North Devon District Council to an application for what would be Devon’s biggest solar installation –…

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Recent articles in the news – September 2020

We’ve been busy commenting on the Government’s proposed planning reforms and their plans to Build, Build, Build. With thanks to the Western Morning News, who…

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The Government wants to build more than 3million new homes than are needed!

Our new independent report, How Many Homes? shows the Government is planning for almost twice as many new homes as England needs over the next…

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How Many Homes? Reviewing the National Housing Need for England. July 2020

With the recent Government announcement about planning reforms and their proposals to ‘Build, Build, Build’ our new report, produced for us by Opinion Research Services,…

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My Outdoors 2020 – Competition results

What an amazing year its been for our annual My Outdoors childrens writing and art competitions. The entries came pouring in from primary schoolchildren in…

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Planning Reforms risk rural free for all. July 2020

We are delighted that the Western Morning News has featured our article today, Monday 20th July 2020, regarding our concerns about the Government’s plans to…

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My Outdoors Art and Writing Competitions 2020

We are delighted to be holding our annual art and writing competitions for Devon’s primary school children again this year and the competitions are now…

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AGM, Local Meetings and Planning Workshop Postponed

Following advice, we have taken the decision to postpone our AGM which was due to take place on 2nd April, our local meetings around the…

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