Dawlish News

A builder has put in new plans for a village suburb-style development on the outskirts of a Devon resort. Black Country Properties shelved a 163-home project for Dawlish 15 months ago after fierce local opposition. Now, it has drawn up a 175-house scheme which includes a foodstore, a medical centre and nursing home, and a range of businesses. It says the development could provide up to 700 full and part-time jobs. The earmarked land is to the north east of the town at Shutterton Bridge, between Exeter Road and Shutterton Lane. Black Country shelved its initial project after facing opposition from the county and town councils and because it expected a refusal from Teignbridge District Council planners.