Leading housebuilder secures approval for second phase at Newton Abbot site
24 October 2025
Persimmon Homes South West has secured planning approval for the second phase of its high-quality new homes development at Langford Bridge, Newton Abbot, delivering a further 88 quality new homes for local people.
The approval, granted by Teignbridge District Council's planning committee, follows consent in December 2023 for the first phase of 40 homes, taking the total number of properties now approved at the Kings Meadow site to 128. The wider outline masterplan allows for up to 450 homes, as well as land for employment, schools, and a local centre.
To support Teignbridge’s declaration of a climate emergency, the development will continue Persimmon’s sustainable approach, creating a no-gas site with homes powered by air source heat pumps, EV charging points, and integrated sustainable drainage systems.
The Phase 2 approval will also deliver 18 affordable homes — 13 for affordable rent and five for shared ownership — ensuring a mix of properties that meet local housing needs. The homes will range from one- to four-bedroom designs, all meeting national accessibility and space standards.
The development will provide over £750,000 in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and more than £2.35 million in Section 106 contributions to support local services, transport links, and community facilities.
New cycle and pedestrian routes, public open spaces, and biodiversity protection zones will form a key part of the scheme, with existing trees and hedgerows retained and dark corridors created to protect bat habitats.
Persimmon will once again implement its successful ‘local homes guarantee’, offering people living within the Teignbridge area first refusal on most homes for the first eight weeks after launch. In the first phase, over 80% of buyers lived within 10 miles of the development.
Commenting on the approval, Dan Heathcote, Managing Director of Persimmon Homes South West, said:
“We are delighted that the planning committee at Teignbridge District Council has approved the second phase of our development at Langford Bridge, following the success of the first phase.
"This next stage will deliver 88 high-quality homes, continuing our commitment to sustainability and supporting local people to achieve their dream of homeownership.
"Our local homes guarantee, affordable housing provision, and investment in local infrastructure mean this scheme will make a lasting positive contribution to the Newton Abbot community.
"We thank Council officers, members, and our project partners for their continued support as we deliver the next chapter of Kings Meadow – providing sustainable and local homes in Newton Abbot.”
The Langford Bridge site is helping meet the District Council’s five-year housing land supply while contributing to its Local Plan and climate objectives.
