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We are the countryside

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We are the countryside

We’re passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.

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What we care about

We want to connect people to the countryside. wherever they live.

Our areas of work

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Get involved

Love the countryside? Want to help us make it even better? Find out how.

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Discover our countryside

Want to know about things to see and do in the countryside near you? We can help.

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What gets built and where

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CPRE submits evidence to Lords Committee on new towns

Our Planning Policy Manager joined the expert panel.

Renewable energy

We respond to House of Commons debate on mega solar farms

The UK is still way behind on unlocking rooftop solar.

Renewable energy

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Plans for solar panels on all new homes a big campaign win

82% of the public back rooftop solar on all new homes and buildings.

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Latest news

What gets built and where

We respond to announcements on small housebuilders and planning committees

About CPRE

Berkshire

Can you help us find a new office?

About CPRE

Berkshire

Have you seen the CPRE South East Newsletter?

What gets built and where

Bedfordshire

CPRE Bedfordshire Planning Policy Update: Spring / Summer 2025

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Herefordshire

Revealing the Secrets of the Night: A Dark Skies UV Nature Walk

What gets built and where

CPRE publishes new briefing on value of local planning committees

What gets built and where

CPRE submits evidence to Lords Committee on new towns

Renewable energy

We respond to House of Commons debate on mega solar farms

Latest features

CPRE and NALC launch new guide to planning for the public

The guide breaks down how our planning system works.

We respond to House of Commons debate on mega solar farms

The UK is still way behind on unlocking rooftop solar.

Ten things we want to see from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (PIB)

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