130 acres at Instow

A large portion of Instow beach, and of Braunton Burrows and Saunton beach, is wanted by the War Office for military training and there will be a public enquiry into these requirements at Barnstaple Guildhall on May 9th.
About 1,500 acres in all are required.
Combined Operations Experimental Establishment will be transferred entirely from Westward Ho! to Fremington where the Vicarage and the grounds surrounding may be taken over.
The Zeta berth opposite Westleigh may be retained permanently.
In the parish of Instow they require the REME camp site with its five and a half acres, and want, in addition, 130 acres of Instow sands below high water mark from the Jubilee Hall, north-east towards the cricket ground.
Live ammunition will be used at the Burrows; the land at Crowe is required for demolition training, and Instow beach for vehicle trials.
Gazette article dated 6 April 1951