FEARS that the population of Teignmouth could swell by more than 3,000 in a house building frenzy have been allayed.

The controversial proposal to build up to 1,100 new homes, mainly west of the town and encroaching on the Bishopsteignton boundary in the next 20 years has been scaled down to just 340.

There were grave concerns that the original suggestion would have overwhelmed roads and facilities, prompting a public outcry.

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