Clyst Valley Regional Park

Masterplan for Clyst Valley Regional Park up for national award

Ambitious plans to turn Clyst Valley Regional Park into a wildlife haven, supporting East Devon’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2040, have been nominated for a national accolade.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is thrilled to announce the park’s 25-year masterplan has been shortlisted in finals for the ‘Excellence in Plan Making’, as part of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)...

New 25 acre green space secured for East Devon residents

A new area of open green space for local people to enjoy next year has been acquired by East Devon District Council.

This first new public space marks an important landmark in creating the Clyst Valley Regional Park, which stretches from National Trust Killerton to Clyst St Mary near the Exe Estuary. The new space is expected to open to the public in 2023, providing a wider choice...

EDDC scoops three prestigious planning awards for Clyst Valley Regional Park

The Clyst Valley Regional Park has been declared overall winner at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Awards for Planning Excellence 2021, as well as winning the ‘Excellence in Plan Making Practice’ category and highly commended in the RTPI South West Chairs Award for Health, Wellbeing and Inclusivity.

Hot on the trail of COP26 and with a clear vision to support East...

£100k awarded to innovative nature project in East Devon

Defra and the Environment Agency have awarded £100k to East Devon District Council to drive private investment and tackle climate change.

As part of the Council’s ambitious plans for the Clyst Valley Regional Park, a new ‘Crystal Clear Clyst Bond’ will help to address the climate emergency and investigate schemes to improve the environment in the Park.

The £100k fund, plus...

Green light for East Devon’s ambitious Clyst Valley Regional Park plans

The Park will support the local economy and boost biodiversity

Plans for a protected greenspace about half the size of Exeter have received support from East Devon Councillors.

Yesterday at East Devon District Council’s Strategic Planning Committee , Councillors unanimously gave their backing in support of the Clyst Valley Regional Park, located in the west of the district.

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Clyst Valley Regional Park

Deadline extended to have your say on plans for new public green space

The closing date for the Clyst Valley Regional Park public consultation has been extended to 9am on Monday 18th January 2021. The extension gives people more time to comment on proposals for this large green space, in light of coronavirus restrictions.

The Clyst Valley is on the doorstep of a rapidly growing population in the west end of East Devon. Now more than ever, it is crucial...