What is so special about Devon?
Think of Devon and you immediately think of the beauty and variety of it's countryside - its acres of farmland, its attractive cob and thatch cottages, its moorlands wreathed in mist, its high cliffs and welcoming beaches. Yet sadly Devon, like so much of our countryside, is something we can no longer take for granted.
Our threatened countryside
Today much of this is under threat. Proposed new settlements could destroy large areas of our countryside. Proposed road schemes will bring even more traffic. Poorly designed villa-style housing proliferates; destroying the character of rural Devon, yet there is still not enough affordable housing.
What can we do about it?
CPRE and its country branch in Devon are a voice for everyone who wants to save our countryside. We believe that much of the destruction is not necessary, but is simply the result of bad planning and shortsighted policies. Nationally and locally, we have many years of experience of campaigning to protect the countryside. But to meet the growing threat to the beauty and tranquility of our rural areas, we need your support.
How can you help?
To many of us, the countryside is a haven where we can escape the pressures of daily life. To others, it is a pleasant place to live and work. But soon it will be neither, unless we rally to its defence. If you agree that our countryside is worth protecting, join us.
Latest News
FREE TRAINING DAY BY ECOTEAMS. To train individuals to go on and help instruct and guide community groups and others to reduce their environmental impact in a fun, educational and celebratory way. SATURDAY 24TH APRIL at Sidmouth College, Primley Road, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 9LG from 9.30am to 2.30pm. To register and get more information click here.
BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION 2010 All entries must be received by April 1st. For entry forms and this year's timetable please go the the BKV page by clicking here.
EAST DEVON GROUP are looking for a very Part Time Secretary! If you can spare a few hours a month please contact Tim Hale, the Chairman, or Marion Trotter. Any help would be gratefully accepted. BATSWORTHY CROSS MEETING DEFFERED. Go to the news page for links to relevant media reports.
RENEWABLE ENERGY OBLIGATIONS AND THE CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY. Our North Devon Chairman Bob Barfoot has been working with John Constable, Director of Policy and Research at the Renewable Energy Foundation to produce an explanation of RO. To read their paper click here.
NORTH DEVON MP NICK HARVEY IS DEMANDING AN EXPLANATION FROM GOVERNMENT MINISTER HAZEL BLEARS AS TO WHY A DRACONIAN CLAUSE HAS BEEN SLIPPED INTO THE PLANNING BILL JUST BEFORE THE SUMMER RECESS. To read Nick's Press release click here. To read his letter to Hazel Blears click here.
WIND ENERGY STAFF ACT AS ADVISORS
According to the Western Morning News staff from wind energy firms have been working as advisors to government departments. To read the full article click here.
DEN BROOK VALLEY WIND FARM - PLANNING PERMISSION QUASHED
As a result of the Den Brook Valley Judicial Review Team’s legal actions, the Secretary of State has quashed the
unlawful planning permission for the mid Devon wind farm. The application will now have to go back to the
Planning Inspectorate to determine the next step. To read the full press release click here.
DRAFT PROPOSAL ISSUED BY THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION
On 7th July the Commission released its draft proposal; that Plymouth and Torbay remain as unitary bodies and that the rest of Devon became another unitary body. A summary of the proposal as well as the full draft can be seen on the commission website or by clicking on the highlighted links. (The full proposal runs to 46 pages) For more informaion on what you can do go to our news page by clicking here.
WINDFARM VISUALISATIONS
CPRE Devon commission groundbreaking report in wind farm visualisations. Following questions raised about the accuracy of developer's photomontages of proposed wind farms CPRE Devon commissioned Architech Animation Studios Ltd to review them.To read a summary of the report click here. Link to photos on News page.
February 2008
New Members wanted!
We are always looking for new members to help us preserve our beautiful countryside – help us keep this very worthy cause alive by joining the CPRE. For further information contact Marion Trotter on 01395 597405
Contact Us
For further information about CPRE Devon, please contact:
Marion Trotter, Executive Secretary (see contact page for details) or email us at info@cpredevon.org
(Please note that cpredevon@btopenworld.com is no longer in use).
