OPPOSITION has emerged to plans to build up to 120 new homes on land in Ipplepen.

Teignbridge Council first received the planning application for outline permission in February, with a deadline date of May 20 for a decision.

Submitted by Ipplepen LVA LLP & Little Bradley Farm SW Ltd, the application - reference 26/00240/MAJ - is seeking permission for up to 120 homes at Blackstone Cross.

However, planning officers are still mulling over documents and submissions, including objections from neighbours and nearby residents, who say they are against the proposal.

Objections cited concerns regarding flood risk, infrastructure capacity, highway safety, environmental protection, landscape impact, biodiversity and the preservation of the village's rural character.

The proposed development, a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties, as well as six custom built properties, would include 36 affordable homes, the design and access statement for 26/00240/MAJ says.

‘The vision for the development of land at Blackstone Cross draws from the local context and site attributes to create a place that enjoys a wonderful vibrant village location with good access to facilities and amenities and celebrates the mature tree and hedgerow planting’, the statement adds.

The application also includes provision for public open space, ecological buffers, sustainable drainage systems and other ancillary works; a new focal space around the retained tree at the centre of the scheme, creating a space for residents to gather, with links to the existing village and bus stops.

To view the associated documents, and to make a comment on the application, visit Teignbridge’s planning portal and enter ‘26/00240/MAJ’ into the search-box.