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RSPB
Conservation charity; manages the Withycombe Raleigh Common nature reserve on the Pebblebed Heaths
The RSPB is a national bird conservation charity. Its Withycombe Raleigh Common reserve forms part of the protected East Devon heaths next to the site.
Where they stand
✗Objects to EXMO20In both Regulation 19 consultations the RSPB said the policy for the site was unsound, citing risks to nightjar and the protected heaths, and said it cannot proceed unless harm to the heaths can be ruled out.
The RSPB is very concerned that the St John's allocation in particular will have damaging impacts on the designated heathland SAC/SPARSPB response to the first Regulation 19 consultation (published by East Devon District Council) · 2025-03-31
This allocation and others close to the heaths cannot proceed unless adverse impacts on the integrity of the heaths SPA/SAC can be ruled out.RSPB response to the second Regulation 19 consultation (published by East Devon District Council) · 2026-01-26
The RSPB's view remains that there is still a significant risk of impacts on the designated heathlands arising from the increased population in close proximity to the heaths.RSPB response to the second Regulation 19 consultation (published by East Devon District Council) · 2026-01-26
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