Teignbridge Council Approves 1,150 Homes Plan Newton Abbot

A major housing development plan, known as the Houghton Barton project (NA1), has received unanimous approval from Teignbridge Council to build over 1,000 new homes on the outskirts of Newton Abbot, with the first keys expected to be handed over in early 2027. This development is part of a broader three-stage strategy to provide nearly 5,000 homes around the town, including NA2 at Whitehill and NA3 at Wolborough Barton. The plan includes up to 900 homes in the main area, 250 homes nearby, and a new link road connecting A383 to Howton Road to unlock the site, with 20% of homes designated as affordable. The project features community infrastructure such as a primary school, shops, a health and wellbeing center, and open spaces. While developers and council members emphasize the importance of delivering these homes to meet district needs, some residents and groups have raised concerns about ecological impacts, emergency services access, and the potential for urban sprawl. Discussions also highlight a debate over housing mix, with calls for more smaller homes within the development.