The Award for Contribution to the Built Environment is for the conversion of an existing building, a new building, enhancement of a street scene or conservation of an historic monument. The criteria are as follows:

Eligible areas include the coastal areas of the following parishes:

The Award for Contribution to the Natural Environment is given to projects that support the aims of the AONB and North Devon’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The winning entry will enhance the landscape, wildlife or natural beauty of the designated area. It should be a practical project that could involve removal of an eyesore, new planting, management for nature conservation purposes, improvements to access to a natural area, but it will not include interpretation boards, leaflets or publications.

Closing Date Monday 2nd June 2008

The search is on for nominees for the North Devon AONB Coastal Awards 2008. These prestigious awards, organised by the Barnstaple and District Conservation Society, give formal recognition to individuals, organisations, groups, businesses, schools and youth groups who work hard to conserve both the natural and built environment in the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – the coastal stretch from Combe Martin to the Cornish border.

Linda Blanchard, the AONB Manager explains, “Through these awards we aim to recognise the high standard of work carried out within our AONB. So, if you’d like to nominate your own project or that of another, check the entry criteria and fill out an entry form. Completed forms must be sent to the Barnstaple and District Civic Society whose members will be judging the awards. But, you will need to be quick because the closing date for nominations is Monday 2nd June.”

The scheme should hold all the necessary consents, planning permission, building regulations, conservation area and listed building consents.

1. Appropriateness of the scheme in terms of Design and Execution – The scheme should be ‘good design’. By this we mean a scheme that is fit for purpose, sustainable, efficient, flexible, and responsive to context, good looking and clear expression of the requirements of the brief. The building must work well for all its users.
2. Appropriateness of the scheme in terms of context – The scheme should respect the local distinctiveness, where appropriate, and where modern and innovative design is used these should not result in a visually intrusive scheme. Buildings should where appropriate show recognition of the local vernacular features and characteristics.
3. Appropriateness of the scheme in terms of materials – The scheme should respect local building materials in terms of colour texture and use. This should not preclude the use of modern materials where appropriate or the innovative use of materials.
4. Appropriateness of the scheme in terms of its setting – The scheme should show integration into the surrounding landscape. Both in terms of the initial design and the use of landscaping, measures taken to integrate the scheme such as planting, paths, boundary walls or hedges should be an integral part of the design.

1. Contribute to the protection or enhancement of native wildlife habitats within the area.
2. Contribute to the protection or spread of rare, protected or Devon Biodiversity Action Plan priority species.
3. Removal of invasive species.
4. Contribute to the enhancement of the landscape or scenic beauty of the area
5. Improve access for all to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife of the area
6. Protect or enhance sites of geological or historic interest.
   

• Combe Martin
• Berrynarbour
• Ilfracombe
• Mortehoe and Woolacombe
• Georgeham and Croyde
• Braunton
• Northam
• Abbotsham
• Alwington
• Parkham
• Clovelly
• Hartland
• Welcombe
• Woolsery

Eligible projects will meet one or more of the following criteria:

Send entries to:
Anne Lloyd
9 Yeo Vale
Barnstaple
EX32 7AB