Land next to Chudleigh cricket pitch could be developed for housing if a major planning application is approved.

John Rattlidge, of Old Chapel, Exeter Road, wants to set aside almost 1.5 acres for the construction of up to 14 free-market homes.

Current TeignbridgeCouncil rules state that any project having 15 or more has to include a number of affordable housing but Mr Rattlidge's agent, Andrew Lethbridge, has confirmed that would not be the case at Old Chapel.

'The exact number of homes will be a reserved matter but will not exceed 14,' he told this newspaper.

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