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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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Devon’s Best Churchyard Competition 2022 – Results

We are delighted to announce the winner of this year’s competition is All Saints, Kenton, with runner up, St Michael’s Chagford, and two highly commended…

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Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist Competition 2022 – Results!

The results are in for our competition to find Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist. Outstanding images of Devon’s coast and countryside show the immense talent…

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Devon CPRE AGM – Thursday 20th October 2022, 2.30pm.

We are looking forward to our Annual General Meeting, which once again will be held via Zoom. All members are invited. We are delighted that…

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