SIN has the link to today’s Government land-grab story :
‘Government’s land -grab policy’…Daily Telegraph picks up the Feniton case
For an overview of East Devon’s disappearing greenfield and AONB sites, see the map kindly sent by the East Devon Alliance 
As required, SOS has confirmed that it will be participating in the Public Hearing with the Government Inspector, to be held at Knowle next February. Sessions will begin on Tuesday 11th February 2014, and for approximately one month.
All those wishing to speak MUST CONFIRM THEIR INTENTION BY NEXT MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER.
Contact Programme Officer, Amanda Polley, tel 01395 571 682 e-mail programmeofficer@eastdevon.gov.uk
The confirmation by SOS is copied below for your information:
Dear Ms Polley
I confirm that Save Our Sidmouth will wish to speak and participate in sessions
Hearing No 1 (for the opening session)
Hearings 3&4 (Housing and Employment)
Hearing 6 (Nat Env)
Hearing 7 Sidmouth
We will be represented by Mr C Hopkins, Planning Consultant
Richard Thurlow
Chair SoS
The EDDC Programme Officer has put on the web site the draft programme for the Public Examination of the Local Plan. It starts on the 11th February 2014.
Details of the programme can be found at http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/progofficer.htm
Save Our Sidmouth is already starting to prepare their evidence. Charlie Hopkins will be representing us.
Save Our Sidmouth 