It had been argued the original proposal for homes at Whitehill would have an impact on the setting of the local church, All Saints.
But a revised and improved scheme has now been given the go-ahead by council planners.
Work is expected to start later this year.
Body found in Bideford fire investigation
Three teenagers currently on bail
Royal Clarence Hotel redevelopment to start
Work to start on historic city centre building
Road closures for Tar Barrels event
Organisers list road closures and residents-only access.
More redundancies at Devon shipbuilder
Redundancies could include managerial roles.
Devon's fire service change alarm response
Changes could save hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Exeter woman averts disaster at Greek airport
Exeter woman hailed 'a hero'.
