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I wouldn't go into Bovey Tracy if it wasn't for me visiting Stover or Parke. Maybe people who wouldn't normally come to Dawlish might do so if they visit the forthcoming park (be it a country or a coastal park)? So there may be a positive impact. Let's see. I know my glass is half full compared to a lot on here, but there you go.  That's my opinion, which I'm entitled to just like you're ...

Margaret Swift
Margaret Swift
12 Aug 2016

Well unless the new COUNTRY park is in TOWN then I think it is pretty obvious there will be some impact!

Thanks Lynne, have been researching WASPI and have now contacted them.

Thanks Carer We're taking delivery of the marquee and all sorts today, we just need everyone to keep their fingers crossed for good weather!

This link gives more information about local activity concerning this issue. http://waspi.co.uk/devon/ If you scroll to the bottom of the page there is a contact email address.

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Carer
Carer
12 Aug 2016

Nice site. Wishing you all the very best for the coming week.

Because the landowner insisted upon it until their land was sold? if so, then that's totally standard and above board. And until we know the precise location, who's to judge the impact on traders?

Margaret Swift
Margaret Swift
11 Aug 2016

Well I don't understand why the area can't be named until contracts are signed. They were happy to name Warren Farm and threaten a compulsory purchase order. And I do agree with Lynne, there are mixed messages. The traders want as many people as possible visiting the Warren. An upgraded visitor centre will attract .........er.........visitors, and quite rightly so. Dawlish traders are ...

Morty Vicker
Morty Vicker
11 Aug 2016

That's a good point. You'd hope that the country park would be a somewhat more attractive proposition than that. I'm hoping for something akin to Stover or Parke - wishful thinking maybe,  but we'll see.

burneside
burneside
11 Aug 2016

Do the powers that be seriously expect visitors will travel to area just to sit in a field, instead of enjoying the beach?  Strewth.