Waters Edge
Shaldon, Devon
Located in a charming resort village on the south bank of the River Teign, this development on the edge of a conservation area offers for sale and rent a range of flats and houses built on brownfield land, formerly the Teignhaven caravan park.
The scheme successfully reflects local building style in design, materials and density, and has been almost seamlessly integrated into the older village fabric.
Its success was achieved after initial local opposition to the development was converted to support through a careful process of participation, which included a detailed study of the character of the village which informed the design as finally realised. The scheme has notably improved the appearance of the waterside village and the river frontage, and has contributed to local amenity through the provision of a new protected pavement alongside a busy road and a new public car park.
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