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.
Communication needs to improve over accommodation for asylum seekers
Council wants to put support system in place
Developer apologises after objections to Bideford footpath
Plan to take out woodland withdrawn
Devon ‘significantly worse’ on range of health and social metrics
Figures below national average
Plan to protect rare petalwort on Dawlish Warren steps up
The strategy to protect it is viewed as highly important.
City lose final match of the season
Match Report: Exeter City 1-2 Oxford United
