The inclusion of conservation areas would have a detrimental effect on “local distinctiveness”. . In the summer, there was speculation that new government rules would… Read More »Permitted development and historic town centres
From the Cottage Orné to architect RW Sampson . In many ways, Sidmouth can be considered ‘Solarpunk’: Solarpunk in the Sid Valley? – Vision Group… Read More »Solarpunk: a Sidmouth aesthetic
Buses are now enjoying a revival in their fortunes – but will “the end of an era of bus deregulation” and “enhanced partnerships” attract more… Read More »The new national bus strategy
“I know it is difficult to site benches in town centres, but it is a must for our ageing population as they grow unsteady on… Read More »Sidmouth benches
“to look at the viability of other previously dismissed options, given they may now be affordable, and to approve the investigation of temporary planning permission… Read More »Beach Management Plan: cabinet agrees to a six-month pause
“We cannot really make a start on protecting and promoting biodiversity in the valley until we know what we already have.” . “The Sid Valley… Read More »Surveying the Sid Valley’s wild flowers
… as ExeCargo . Sidmouth has been looking at an e-trike service of some sort – and whether it should be a delivery service and/or… Read More »An e-delivery service launches in Exmouth
The evolution of the house plan in Europe. Living in damp and mouldy housing in the UK. . The emerging Local Plan consultation asked for… Read More »Would you prefer a small house or a damp house?
Making a ‘meaningful start’. And yet the developers are “considering the options for the site’s redevelopment”. . Back in January 2018, the Inspector over-ruled councillors… Read More »Knowle relocation project: digging a hole on-site
“Most of East Devon’s future housing growth will have to be built on sites outside of existing town centres.” . The East Devon Local Plan… Read More »What is the housing quota for the Sid Valley?
With almost 26.5 million households in England, Wales, and Scotland, it would take around 250 years to reach the point where all homes had some… Read More »The slow uptake of small-scale renewable energy in housing
“We wish people would think more about deforestation before buying and consuming forest-risk commodities.” “Obtaining net forest gains domestically, but expanding non-domestic deforestation footprints in… Read More »What is our ‘deforestation footprint’?
“Politicians and developers ruthlessly building motorways, new towns and suburbia, scattering the population and eating up the countryside around our cities.” “This is why the… Read More »The true costs of subsidised infrastructure
“I think all the evidence is out there to show that actually Zoom has done more… [and] has been instrumental in getting people involved.” .… Read More »Should councils be allowed to continue doing virtual meetings?
“Where healthy eating, healthy living and enjoying life are central to the community.” . For the last year we have been appreciating how to go… Read More »Slowfood and Cittaslow and keeping things slow…