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Back to the land: rethinking our approach to soil
This report from CPRE calls for a radical rethink of farming practices and soil management in order to help regenerate the soils that underpin our supply of food and environment. It sets out practical ways to restore soil and new approaches to policy.
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Fieldwork: Winter 2016
In this issue: Good news for National Parks and AONBs; better design for rooftop solar; the latest campaign news from parish to Parliament; and the case for a deposit return system.
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The end of the road? Challenging the road-building consensus
Watch our animation summarising the report and download below: This CPRE report reveals that road-building is failing to provide the congestion relief and economic boost promised, while devastating the environment. It directly challenges government...
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The Impact of Road Projects in England
CPRE commissioned consultants Transport for Quality of Life Community Interest Company (TfLQ) to examines the impacts of road schemes on traffic, the environment, the economy, road safety and land use. This study draws upon evidence of short-term...
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Landlines: why we need a strategic approach to land
Our new pamphlet argues that the case for a national approach to land use is more pressing than ever by showing that England’s land is under an increasing multitude of pressures. The current, fragmentary approach to land use is failing to address the...
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Local food: your pocket guide
Helping you to find local food and the best reasons to buy it
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Nature Conservation and Recreational Opportunities in the Green Belt
CPRE imagines a countryside on our doorstep where agriculture is less intensive, where there is space for nature that people can explore and enjoy and which is accessible to all. Green Belts can play a crucial role in enhancing the sustainability of...
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National Parks: Planning for the Future
The Campaign for National Parks , the National Trust and the Campaign to Protect Rural England believe that the protection for National Parks should be strengthened. This briefing summarises the key findings from recent research we commissioned from...
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Future Energy Landscapes: A new approach to local energy planning
Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) have joined forces to produce this 'Future Energy Landscapes' report. It aims to bring communities together to share their passion for local landscapes with their...
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Ensuring Place-Responsive Design for Solar Photovoltaics on Buildings
A good practice guide in solar PV design for designers, manufacturers and installers, with accompanying 'Solar Design Tips' leaflet aimed at homeowners themselves.
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Mapping Local Food Webs Toolkit
Mapping your local "food web" - the connections between producers, retailers and consumers - highlights its importance for your local economy, landscape and community. Our toolkit provides all the materials and guidance you will need for a successful...
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Housing capacity on suitable brownfield land
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has analysed the Government’s brownfield registers pilot scheme. Employing a variety of conservative methodologies, CPRE now estimates that the available data translates to a minimum of 1.1 million homes on...
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Night Blight 2016: Mapping England's Light Pollution and Dark Skies
CPRE's report looking at the findings from our interactive satellite maps of England's light pollution and dark skies.
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Making the Link
Integrating land use and transport planning through Public Transport Oriented Development
The sixth paper in CPRE Housing Foresight series explores how effective coordination between transport and development can improve access to public transport, reduce pollution and encourage walking and cycling. The paper proposes ideas for identifying...
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New model farming
Resilience through diversity
The first paper in CPRE's new Food and Farming Foresight series suggests that, following the EU referendum decision, there is an opportunity for major policy change to develop a new vision and policies that will establish a sound future for farming....
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Fieldwork: Summer 2016
In this issue: A new model for English farming; the latest news from parish to Parliament; tips on monitoring and evaluating campaigns; an update on progress towards our 2026 Vision; and the case for 'PTOD' (public transport oriented development)
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National Infrastructure Commission
The Government consulted on "the proposed governance, structure and operation of the National Infrastructure Commission". In this response, CPRE supports the creation of the Commission but calls for better processes for public engagement on...
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Fieldwork: Spring 2016
In this issue: Tips from pioneering Neighbourhood Plans; a proposal for improving the New Homes Bonus ; expert advice on Tree Preservation Orders and CPRE’s recommendations for reforming the National Planning Policy Framework