Current Campaigns
High Speed Rail 2
The proposals for High Speed 2 (HS2), initially from London to Birmingham, are as weighty as they are controversial, whether in relation to the countryside the proposed High Speed Line might pass through or the cities it could miss out. Public consultation started on 28 February 2011 and will run to 29 July 2011.
A Vision For The Countryside 2026
The Campaign to Protect Rural England sets out an inspiring and optimistic vision for the future of the English countryside, our greatest national asset. 2026 – A Vision for the Countryside describes the countryside CPRE wants to see in 2026, the charity's centenary year.
Tranquillity
Tranquillity is important for everyone – for our hearts, minds and bodies. We all need to ‘get away from it all’ every now and then. Tranquil areas provide a means of doing this in a crowded, heavily built-up country. Being largely natural and free from intrusive manmade noise and structures, tranquil areas in the countryside allow us to escape the noise and stress of cities, towns and suburbs, to be inspired and to get refreshed.
Latest News
20th November 2011 - Vale of Aylesbury
The Vale of Aylesbury is under attack.Click here
6th April 2011 - Project Pinewood
The Public Inquiry into Project Pinewood has opened at the Everham Centre in Iver, Bucks. The first session was packed with approaching 100 attendees, many of whom had to be accommodated in an overflow room, where sound was provided but no picture. The Inquiry is scheduled to last until May 11th. - full details can be obtained from the SBDC website.
References to note are: SBDC: 09/00706/OUT ,
Planning Insp.: APP/N0410/A/10/2126663 The main Development application.
SBDC: 09/00707/FUL , Planning Insp.: APP/N0410/A/10/2126667 Highway changes to local roundabout
SBDC: 09/00708/FUL , Planning Insp.: APP/N0410/A/10/2126665 Highway changes to a road junction
The CPRE case, which is being coordinated with that of the local Parish Councils, is scheduled to be heard on April 12th., but may change.
Progress of the Inquiry and any changes to the timetable will be posted on the South Bucks DC website.
5th April 2011 - Project Pinewood
The Public Inquiry into Project Pinewood has opened at the Everham Centre in Iver, Bucks. The first session was packed with approaching 100 attendees, many of whom had to be accommodated in an overflow room,where sound was provided but no picture.The Inquiry is scheduled to last until May 11th.
Full details can be obtained from the South Bucks DC website.
5th March 2011 - Branch meeting and AGM
A Branch Meeting and Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday, 12th March, 2011 at the Wendover Memorial Hall, Wendover at 2pm.
For more information see Events.
3rd March 2011 - Proposed Incinerator at Calvert
A planning application has been submitted to Bucks County Council by WRG (Waste Recycling Group) to build an “Energy from Waste” plant, i.e. an incinerator, at Calvert, north of Aylesbury. CPRE (Vale of Aylesbury) have commented in detail, raising concerns about several aspects of the application, although the principle of incineration is not opposed. The concerns include the need to improve levels of recycling, the unsuitability of bringing all waste to the plant by lorry (when rail is a realistic option) and the significant detrimental impact of the plant and its very tall chimney on the local landscape. The main concern is the fragmented approach to waste disposal adopted by each county. CPRE have recommended that adjoining counties should co-operate on the subject of waste disposal, hopefully eliminating the ridiculous situation where, for instance, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire may have incinerators built no more than 10 miles apart.
1st March 2011 - Milk processing plant near Aston Clinton
Plans have been announced regarding the building of huge milk processing plant near Aston Clinton. Milk will be delivered to the plant by lorry from all over the country, giving rise to concerns about the effect of increased levels of traffic on local roads. The site will include provision for warehousing, not directly linked to the milk processing operation. This appears to be a development which is inconsistent with AVDC’s existing plans in that it will be new building in open countryside. AVDC has sites designated for industrial and commercial development. It will be interesting to see whether the prospect of 700 new jobs will affect any future decision on this proposal. A planning application has not yet been submitted. CPRE will monitor the situation and will respond once an application is submitted.
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