It had been argued the original proposal for homes at Whitehill would have an impact on the setting of the local church, All Saints.
But a revised and improved scheme has now been given the go-ahead by council planners.
Work is expected to start later this year.
Plymouth man jailed for child sex offences
Peter Lamble, 47, gets 6 years
£5 Council Tax Hike for Devon Firefighters
Tax rise to plug service gap
Exeter's 'most deprived area' to get new leisure hub
'This is a fantastic opportunity'
Bay budget includes new fund for deprived communities
Council tax to be fixed below limit set by government
Major Newton Abbot projects 'on target'
'Now the heavy work is about to start'
New estimates suggest council reorganisation could cost £50 million
Some figures say it could be higher
