CPRE Durham
Campaigning for the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of the countryside
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CPRE Durham Branch is part of CPRE - Campaign to Protect Rural England.

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CPRE is a charity that exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

The Branch exists to support the Charities aims which are to promote rural England's beauty, tranquillity and diversity.

County Durham Branch covers the historic county of Durham between the Rivers Tyne and Tees and up into the Pennines.

CPRE Durham Branch is made up of volunteer members.


Bi-monthly meetings are held in Darlington.

An Executive Committee offers advice and assistance to support good planning and help to resist unsuitable developments in undesirable locations.

Objections have been raised to support objecting groups on applications for Open Cast Coal sites, EcoTowns, Wind Farms, housing developments and oversize caravan parks. The Branch works with local councils to review Planning applications and Regional strategies. Support is offered to worthwhile and innovative ideas and developments.

Assistance is given to Anti Litter campaigns stressing CPRE's "Stop the Drop" campaign working with LitterFree Durham.

A new initiative is under way to assist both rural communities and towns folk to increase the use and appreciation of Locally Grown Food and services.

As guardians of the countryside we help to guard and maintain the Green Belt.