'The fight will continue' say opponents of Wolborough development
“Outraged” - the view of Abbotskerswell parish council after it lost a legal challenge over 1,200 homes on the edge of Newton Abbot, with bosses planning to meet tonight to see what further action they can take.
Last updated 12th Mar 2021
The parish council claimed the plans did not adequately consider climate change and environmental impacts - and so the Government was wrong to allow it.
The High Court has now rejected that argument and ruled it will not allow a judicial review based on those grounds - while ordering the parish council to pay £10,000 in costs to the secretary of state who it challenged.
Greatest Hits Radio understands that money to pay the Government will be largely funded through local 'pledges' - or people who've agreed to financially support the campaign - and any further legal challenge will likely be paid for through crowdfunding.
Teignbridge District Council has welcomed the High Court decision, saying they hope it brings to an end a long-running legal dispute which dates back to 2014.
Alongside the homes - which include 300 affordable ones - the plans will see a new primary school, employment site, shopping and play area.
The parish council’s full response can be found here
The decision to reject the appeal has been welcomed by Teignbridge Council and their full statement can be found here
The full judgement can be found here