KREAG - Sustainable Development in Kingsteignton, South Devon

Kingsteignton, in keeping with every other community, has seen population growth over the years. This has been gradual, measured and planned growth spreading out from the old part of the village to the natural boundaries of the A380 trunk road in the East, the River Teign to the South and the quarries to the North and West.

The quarry company, Watts Blake Bearne (WBB), has been an integral part of Kingsteignton since1861. Predecessor companies can be traced back to 1710. Over the years it has employed many local people and as a local company has done much good in the area. The company became part of the international group SCR Sibelco SA of Belgium in1999.

In 2003 WBB announced plans for a huge new development on it’s redundant land in association with development company Arnold White Estates (AWE), which is experienced in creating large developments on brownfield sites, and Clifford Estates, another big landowner.

KREAG was formed in October 2004 to represent the views of residents concerned that the development was too large in the context of Kingsteignton and threatened to do away with open spaces and recreational facilities. After looking at publically available records, KREAG discovered intentions for development by Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Council dating back to 1999. Further delving unearthed alarming evidence of how this development was to be progressed by big business and democratically elected representatives with little regard for the residents of Kingsteignton who elected them.

In December 2002 a timetable for the remediation of worked out quarry land at Newcross was lodged with Devon County Council as the designated authority for the Review of Old Mineral Permissions (ROMP). It proposed ‘restoration’ of the site over a 15 year period from 2002. However, in late 2005, Newcross was laid waste contrary to the agreed programme and is now ready for development, despite an order by Devon County Council to reinstate the site as per the agreement.

In the meantime, the overall plan for development in Teignbridge, the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Document, was drawn up by the District Council amid protests that the implications for Kingsteignton were out of proportion to the needs of the village and unsound in practise. This document was thrown out following a Public Examination, wasting hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process and leaving the Council with no coherent development strategy for several years.

From lowly beginnings, KREAG has grown in strength and support. The village elected four Parish Councillors to serve their interests. All KREAG councillors are committed to sustainable and measured growth in the village in a manner which will not destroy the quality of life of its residents and for those who will come after.

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	Please go to Recent Developments for the latest news. WHAT THIS WEBSITE IS ALL ABOUT Kingsteignton, in keeping with every other community, has seen population growth over the years. This has been gradual, measured and planned growth spreading out from the old part of the village to the natural boundaries of the A380 trunk road in the East, the River Teign to the South and the quarries to the North and West. The quarry company, Watts Blake Bearne (WBB), has been an integral part of Kingsteignton since1861. Predecessor companies can be traced back to 1710. Over the years it has employed many local people and as a local company has done much good in the area. The company became part of the international group SCR Sibelco SA of Belgium in1999. In 2003 WBB announced plans for a huge new development on it’s redundant land in association with development company Arnold White Estates (AWE), which is experienced in creating large developments on brownfield sites, and Clifford Estates, another big landowner. KREAG was formed in October 2004 to represent the views of residents concerned that the development was too large in the context of Kingsteignton and threatened to do away with open spaces and recreational facilities. After looking at publically available records, KREAG discovered intentions for development by Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Council dating back to 1999. Further delving unearthed alarming evidence of how this development was to be progressed by big business and democratically elected representatives with little regard for the residents of Kingsteignton who elected them. In December 2002 a timetable for the remediation of worked out quarry land at Newcross was lodged with Devon County Council as the designated authority for the Review of Old Mineral Permissions (ROMP). It proposed ‘restoration’ of the site over a 15 year period from 2002. However, in late 2005, Newcross was laid waste contrary to the agreed programme and is now ready for development, despite an order by Devon County Council to reinstate the site as per the agreement. In the meantime, the overall plan for development in Teignbridge, the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Document, was drawn up by the District Council amid protests that the implications for Kingsteignton were out of proportion to the needs of the village and unsound in practise. This document was thrown out following a Public Examination, wasting hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process and leaving the Council with no coherent development strategy for several years. From lowly beginnings, KREAG has grown in strength and support. The village elected four Parish Councillors to serve their interests. All KREAG councillors are committed to sustainable and measured growth in the village in a manner which will not destroy the quality of life of its residents and for those who will come after.
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