It seems that there's a local trend for using 'people power' to challenge planning proposals.
Exmouth Town Council have asked for a poll of local residents on the controversial seafront redevelopment.
it would enable residents to vote on whether they want an independent consultation, before any further planning decisions are made.
Meanwhile residents of Ide are to hold a referendum on whether to support a planned park and ride scheme, to be built on land between their village and Exeter.
If they vote against it on March 31st, the village will present a united front against the plan by the county council
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