To consider the submitted report setting out the draft Port Masterplan for Tor Bay Harbour.

The Council considered the recommendation of the Harbour Committee (as set out in the submitted report) for the adoption of the Port Masterplan for Tor Bay Harbour as part of the Council’s Policy Framework.  An additional officer recommendation was tabled at the meeting.

It was proposed by Councillor Amil and seconded by Councillor Hytche:

(i)         that, in accordance with the recommendation from the Harbour        Committee, the Council approve the Port Masterplan for Tor Bay Harbour, as currently shown on the Harbour website - http://www.torbay.gov.uk/portmasterplan;

(ii)        that the Council approves the adoption of the Port Masterplan for Tor Bay Harbour as part of the Council’s Policy Framework;  and

(iii)       that the Executive Head of Tor Bay Harbour Authority, in consultation with the Chairman of the Harbour Committee, be given delegated authority to make any necessary amendments to the Port Masterplan for Tor Bay Harbour in light of the new Marine Conservation Zones.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).