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Devon’s Best Churchyard Competition 2023 – May

Thank you to everybody who entered their churchyard or burial ground into this year’s competition. The judges have been busy getting out and about visiting…

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Derril Water Solar Farm, Pyworthy – April 2023

It has been announced that the developer, RES, has sold the development to Ripple Energy who will sell shares in the scheme and that this…

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Devon Solar Farm Map – March 2023

As applications for massive new solar farms on prime agricultural land continue to come thick and fast, we have released a map showing the alarming…

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Planning Surgery – 23rd March

A big thank you to independent planning consultant, Jo Widdecombe, for her excellent presentation explaining the planning process and how to get involved. It was…

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Teignbridge Local Plan Consultation – ends 13th March 2023

There is still time to submit comments to Teignbridge District Council, who are consulting on their Local Plan 2020-2040, which includes proposed sites for new…

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Devon’s Best Churchyard Competition 2023 – February

Could your local churchyard be the best in Devon this year? This year’s competition to find the best in the county is now open for…

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200 acre East Devon Solar Farm Refused – December 2022

We are delighted that East Devon District Council’s planning committee voted to refuse the planning application for a massive solar farm at Marsh Green, near…

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Mid Devon Solar Farm permitted by the Government – 5th December 2022

Allowed at appeal: Mid Devon solar farm with over 100,000 glass panels does not reflect local democracy, says Devon CPRE. The victory of a developer,…

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Visit to Enfield Farm, Anaerobic Digester – 30th November

Members enjoyed a visit to the Enfield Farm, Anaerobic Digester at Clyst st Mary, Exeter, to find out more about the process. It was a…

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