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Main image shows the outline plans, approved by the district council. Inset shows the homes' site and green wedge. Images: East Devon District Council/Clifton Emery Design.

‘Unfortunately they are not sacrosanct’ – East Devon planners agree 105 new homes on green wedge buffer separating Rockbeare and Cranbrook

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By on Cranbrook, East Devon, News

East Devon planners have approved a blueprint for 105 new homes on a green wedge of land that currently acts as a buffer to stop Rockbeare merging with Cranbrook. More than 100 homes could be built in a vital area of land that helps an East Devon village maintain its separation from a fast-growing neighbouring town, writes local democracy reportsr Bradley Gerrard. An outline plan for up to 105 homes has been approved by planners, even though it is located within an area on land south of London Road that is designated as a so-called ‘green wedge’ between the village…

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A computer-generated image of the proposed new school for Cranbrook. Image: Devon County Council.

‘It lacks inspiration for the children going through it’ – Planners wave through ‘bog-standard’ primary school for Cranbrook

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By on Cranbrook, East Devon, News

A ‘bog-standard’ primary school for Cranbrook has been waved through by East Devon planners amid concerns over its ‘uninspiring’ design. Plans for a vital extra school in Devon’s newest town have been reluctantly approved after being dubbed a “missed opportunity”, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. The three-form entry primary school that has been proposed on land at Cobdens, on the edge of Cranbrook, has been given approval, albeit support for the look and design of the proposal was underwhelming. The development will include a nursery, a community room and other facilities including a multi-use games area and grass sports…

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A computer-generated image of the proposed new school for Cranbrook. Image: Devon County Council.

East Devon planners to debate ‘uninspiring’ new school for Cranbrook

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By on Cranbrook, East Devon, News

Plans for a primary school and nursery in Cranbrook have been criticised for failing to be ‘exciting, imaginative and inspiring’ while also highlighting concerns around safety. Proposals for a new primary school and nursery have been dubbed as “uninspiring” and “lacking imagination” ahead of a possible decision to approve the scheme, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. Planners will next week debate the merits of the proposed three-form entry primary school proposed for land at Cobdens, on the edge of Cranbrook, with the scheme being recommended for approval by officers. The plans, which have already been given outline approval as…

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Weeks of waiting to find out if their hard work paid off came to an end on Thursday (August 20) when East Devon students collected their GCSE results. Photos: with permission.

East Devon students celebrate GCSE results: Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Cranbrook

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By on Cranbrook, East Devon, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Sidmouth

Praise has been heaped on GCSE students celebrating results in East Devon, as headteachers revealed their pride in the pupils’ achievements. Weeks of waiting to find out if their hard work paid off came to an end on Thursday (August 20) when students collected their GCSE results. Exmouth Community College said there had been a ‘real sense of achievement’ for students collecting results, while Sidmouth College said it was ‘filled with pride’, at the ‘excellent’ grades. Honiton Community College is celebrating the school’s strongest GCSE performance in recent years. Cranbrook Education Campus hailed a ‘strong’ set of GCSE results, while…

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East Devon news in-brief. Community stories, photos, what's on. Photos: with permission.

Community news in-brief from East Devon

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By on Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Business, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth, What's On, What's on in East Devon

Community news in-brief from East Devon –  Budleigh Salterton, Axminster, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Whimple, Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary.  Email your news, photos and what’s on to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Budleigh Salterton Some four golf carts were destroyed when they caught on fire at East Devon Golf Club on Tuesday morning (August 18). Firefighters from Exmouth and Middlemoor, in Exeter, were called to the club in Links Road, Budleigh Salterton, at around 9.30am where they found three golf carts on fire. Exmouth firefighters said the cause of the blaze, which spread to a fence and hedge, was unknown. A Devon and Somerset Fire and…

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Lidl wants to hear residents' views on its plans to open a supermarket in Cranbrook, East Devon. Stock images: L to R: EDN/Daniel Clark.

Supermarket giant Lidl scopes out Cranbrook for a new store, launching residents’ survey

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By on Business, Cranbrook, East Devon, News

Supermarket giant Lidl is inviting Cranbrook residents to have their say on proposals to build a store in the town, creating around 40 jobs. Discount supermarket Lidl is hoping to check out the views of residents in Devon’s newest town ahead of possible plans for a store there, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. The grocer wants to hear from residents in Cranbrook about proposals for a new supermarket and four retail/leisure units on land off London Road. Lidl said it wanted to hear the views of residents via its online survey. The basic online survey asks: Do you support…

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Plans have been submitted for new homes on land at Broadclyst. Images: Google Street View.

Developer’s bid to build 29 new homes in East Devon village

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By on Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, News

An application has been lodged with district planners to build new homes on land at Broadclyst, East Devon. Plans have been submitted for 29 homes on a parcel of land next to a Devon village industrial estate, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard Somerset-based Burrow Developments wants to build the properties on land next to the Hungry Fox Estate in the village of Broadclyst Station. To make space for the properties, the applicant wants to demolish an existing dwelling and outbuilding to help make space for the 29 homes it is hoping to secure permission for. The land is right…

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The Class of 2026: Students from Sidmouth College and Cranbrook Education Campus celebrated their prom nights. Photos:Kyle Baker Photography/Gabriela Sánchez Martínez.

PHOTOS: Sidmouth and Cranbrook Class of 2026 have a ball at proms in East Devon

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By on Cranbrook, East Devon, Editor's Choice, News, Sidmouth

East Devon Class of 2026 students laughed and danced the night away with friends amid a glitzy evening of prom celebrations to mark the end of school life. Year 11 school leavers from Sidmouth College had a ball when the red carpet was rolled out for a night of fun at Woodbury Park. Cranbrook Education Campus students at Winslade Manor made lasting memories as the students partied together for the final time. The Sidmouth youngsters dreamed up a host of imaginative ideas for transport to the party, riding horses, motorbikes, or getting lifts in vintage cars, trucks and tractors. Alex…

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The Government's political shake-up will spell the end of East Devon District Council and Devon County Council. Image: DCC.

Councils’ shake-up announced by government – what it will mean for East Devon and Exeter

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By on Axminster, Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Colyton, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth

Devon’s most significant political shake-up for half a century was on Thursday (July 16) announced by the government leading to changes that will result in the end of East Devon District Council and Devon County Council, and more power for Exeter as the authority expands. The Government revealed its decision on the future structure of local government in Devon, confirming four unitary authorities will be created by local government reorganisation for the county. The changes mean a host of councils will be abolished and fewer but larger versions created in their place, with some of the newer councils taking on critical services…

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News in brief from East Devon. Photos: with permission.

Community news in-brief from East Devon

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By on Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, News, Sidmouth

Community news in-brief and photos from East Devon. Email your community, town and village news, what’s-on, to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Cranbrook Young green-fingered pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus got stuck into their new garden project, after Tesco and Otter Garden Centres donated plants, bulbs, seeds and compost. Stephen Farmer, Cranbrook Education Campus head, said: “It has been a joy to see our children so engaged in this project from the very beginning. The garden is already bringing learning to life in such a hands-on way, and we are excited to see it continue to grow.” Sidmouth A kayaker reported missing near Branscombe…

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