Thank you to everyone who wrote letters of support for my planning appeal. At the recent public inquiry a government planning inspector overturned Caradon District Council and granted planning permission for residential use of the mobile home at Trevalon. He also extended the time the shipping container is allowed to stay on site to 12 months, to allow time to obtain planning permission for a permanent packing barn. Caradon District Council where also seeking the removal of the mobile home being used as an office and rest room, but the inspector decided that this structure did not need planning permission and could remain.
Pushing ahead
After a year of uncertainty, due to the planning enforcement, success at the planning appeal means I can now push ahead with establishing the business. In the last month we have erected two more polytunnels, which means the protected cropping space is now 600m2. This week we are planting the newly erected tunnels with potatoes and carrots which will be ready to harvest Christmas or new year.
Pole Barn now in use
The pole barn has now got walls and a roof, and is being used for storage and as a workshop. Lack of funds means that we are not yet able to afford doors or put in the floor upstairs. We hope that work will continue in the spring.
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Vegetable Box Delivery Service Delivered throughout South East Cornwall
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This is your chance to get involved in
THE FUTURE OF TREVALON
Trevalon is 16.5 acres of farmland near Herodsfoot. It is south facing with small fields surrounded by mature hedges. There is a stream, woodland, springs, ponds, orchard, vegetable plots and grassland. It is organic certified and is a haven for wildlife.
Currently the land is used to grow fruit and vegetables supplying 80 vegetable boxes a week, delivered to homes in SE Cornwall. We sell four sizes of vegetable box, £6, £10, £13 and £16.
Trevalon now wants to open to the community, and give you the chance to help manage the land, take part in growing your own food on community plots and allotments, and become involved in making Trevalon more sustainable.
This is your chance to become involved in Trevalon Community Supported Agriculture Project (CSA) and create a partnership between the farmer and the community, working together to produce local healthy food at affordable prices.
What are the BENEFITS OF A CSA?
A chance to receive FRESH FOOD from a known local source,
A sense of BELONGING TO A COMMUNITY, an opportunity to CONNECT WITH THE LAND, have access to the farm for EDUCATION, WORK and LEISURE, play an active part in SUPPORTING A LOCAL SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE.
A Community Cooperative has been formed, called Trevalon Organic Cooperative, The public meeting is a chance to come and find out more and get involved. If you want to put forward ideas and discuss the many possibilities you are invited to join and attend the AGM for members.
Small farms are a valuable part of the local economy and landscape. They need your support. Producing food locally is an important part of creating a sustainable future, reducing food miles and carbon emissions and increasing healthy lifestyles.
Its win win - NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE!
ORDER A VEGBOX or go on the mailing list, email: janice@trevalon.co.uk, telephone: 01579326144, or visit the online shop at trevalon.co.uk.