ONE of the most important town developments for Ashburton in a generation has been adopted by Dartmoor planners.

They have unanimously backed the blueprint which will transform the 'messy' but contentious Chuley Road site.

It now means prospective developers can lodge applications which are expected to be sympathetic to the aims of the so-called area Masterplan.

And they include provision of some 60 new homes and parking spaces together with business opportunities and a convenience store.