PLANS to demolish a derelict Dawlish manor house and build homes in its place have been submitted to planners.

Submitted to Teignbridge District Council (TDC) by Hannon Homes Ltd, 25/00991/FUL is seeking permission to demolish Fairfield House, which was ravaged by fire in 2018 following an arson attack, and build three, two-storey homes.

It is also includes provision to build one holiday let.

TDC will decide on the application on or before September 23.

‘The proposed dwellings will provide modern sustainable homes located near to Dawlish and set in a beautiful location perfect for family use’, the design and access statement for 25/00991/FUL says.

Located off Ashcombe Road, Fairfield House was built by Peter Richard Hoare in the 1850s.

It has been used as a guest house, an old people’s home and latterly as a residential home for children with physical and learning disabilities.