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I am also a resident of North Devon. Local news has reported a possible reprieve on several occasions. There will still be bases closures but not all those planned. With respect to the superbase idea there is a shortage of space at Devonport, particularly as 1AGRM are already there, and parts of the base have returned to the city. They also suggested using HMS Raleigh, but there is not much spare room there. The Logistics School is moving, but that will only free up a couple of blocks, and the Submarine School is meant to be relocating to Faslane, but there is a shortage of room at Faslane. Doh!
The Chivenor site enjoys close proximity to the Braunton Burrows training area.