Comparing size of parked cars in relation to new buildings proposed, gives an idea of scale. The first picture below shows an approximation of scale, based on measurements provided in the planning application, and using the real street scene in Knowle Drive.
It is very different in the artist’s impression (labelled 3, below), submitted by Pegasus Life.

Closing date for comments on the planning application for Knowle is THIS WEDNESDAY, 15 JUNE, midday. See https://saveoursidmouth.com/2016/06/12/pegasus-life-planning-application-for-knowle-deadline-for-your-comments-this-wednesday-15-june/