Baltic Wharf development details

It will create the town's largest public open space this side of the river.

The developer has made provision for a 'worst case scenario', should government funding for affordable housing become a victim of public spending cuts. Even without government support the site will still contain 21% affordable housing.

South Hams District Council received twice the number of letters in support of the scheme as objections.

LISTEN HERE: Steve Mittler from TQ9 partnership

A questionaire sent to 4,500 households in the town also drew a 2:1 ratio in favour.

• Space for 350 jobs
  Up to 190 new homes with between 30% and 50% affordable
  £3 million pound investment into a new boatyard and marine centre
  A major new 12-acre green space for Totnes residents
  75-unit retirement community providing supported living

LISTEN HERE: Stever Mittler from TQ9 partnership

Key differences between the apporved scheme and that rejected last year.

• 30% less traffic generated overall - 50% at peak times
  60-70 fewer homes
  built in an area 20% smaller overall
  building density reduced from 85 to 60 dwellings per hectare
  building heights reduced
  retirement community reduced by 25 percent to about 75 units.