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Majority of people value countryside access, CPRE/YouGov polling reveals

The vast majority of people in Great Britain believe it’s important to have access to the countryside close to where they live, according to new polling from CPRE, the countryside charity and YouGov.

85% of those asked responded that access to the countryside was either ‘very important’ (53%) or ‘fairly important’ (32%). Strong support for countryside access was evident across every age…


We’re saying no to Rookery Farm Solar Farm

Gareth Ridewood

Photo: Gareth Ridewood

CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has objected to an application for a Solar Farm and Battery…


CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough supports Say No To Sunnica’s campaign

Northfield Solar

CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has long been concerned about Sunnica Ltd’s proposal to site a solar energy farm straddling East Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk (you can read our 2022 objection letter here.  Following…


Government starts consultation on changes to the planning system

The government has announced a consultation on an update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The NPPF is a 78-page document which acts as the rulebook for planning. It advises local authorities and developers on what they can and cannot do when planning developments and includes a range of policies that ultimately determine what gets built where. CPRE will be submitting a full response…


CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and local events – come and see us!

Sapley Flyer

We’ll be at the Family Fun Festival, Saturday 24th August, 11am – 5pm, at Sapley Park Playing Huntingdon. Visit our stand to find out more about our work. The event features lots of fun and creative outdoor activities for all the family.