Sheffield’s Green Belt: Green Spaces Worth Protecting

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We believe the countryside is for everyone, wherever they live. We want a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone to enjoy.

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For 100 years, we’ve been at the forefront of ensuring that the countryside enriches our lives, rejuvenates our spirits, and remains a cherished space for everyone to enjoy.

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Sheffield Green Belt

Our pioneering efforts to preserve the countryside played a crucial role in achieving Sheffield’s Green Belt designation – the first of its kind in England.

Concerns Over Green Belt Land Release for Housing Development

Concerns Over Green Belt Land Release for Housing Development

A century protecting the countryside

CPRE PDSY celebrate Centenary in 2024

Woodland planted in memory of Gerald and Ethel Haythornthwaite

The Fight for Sheffield’s Green Belt

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Planning

Peak District and South Yorkshire

CPRE and NALC launch new guide to planning for the public

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