An outline application to build 70 homes which was deferred due to concerns about whether the local sewage pumping station has the capacity to accommodate the development has now been approved by East Devon District Council. 

Councillors had also flagged concerns about the potential of pollution to the Exe Estuary and the surrounding area.

The planning application, submitted by Hayes Grange LLP, was for 70 new homes, including open space, affordable housing, and modifications to surrounding highways.