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
DEN BROOK WIND FARM TEAM GET LEAVE TO APPEAL AGAINST HIGH COURT DECISION
The Den Brook Judicial Review Team has now won leave to appeal against the decision of the High Court
to refuse their judicial review of the Den Brook wind farm Inspector’s findings. The team will submit their
evidence at a Court of Appeal hearing on 24 July. The outcome of this appeal will be of national importance.
To read their latest Press Release click 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
Best Kept Village Organiser wanted.
Organiser wanted to run the Best Kept Village competition. Details from Marion Trotter 01395 597405. Email info@cpredevon.org or Xanda Vass 01398 331384. Email membership@cpredevon.org.
Best kept village 2008
This year's Best Kept Village Competition is again being sponsored by Mole Valley Farmers. Download an application form here.
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).
