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Masterplan Supplementary Planning Documents

 

 

Torbay Council has commissioned the preparation of four Masterplans to assist the delivery of key elements of both the existing Adopted Torbay Local Plan and the new emerging Local Plan for Torbay (A landscape for success). These Masterplans have now been completed and it is the intention that they should be brought into the planning system on a formal basis as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

The relevant documents are as follows:
1. Torquay Town Centre Masterplan SPD (approved on 1 June);
2. Paignton Town Centre Masterplan SPD (approved on 1 June);
3. Torquay Gateway Masterplan SPD (to be approved on 10 December); and
4. Collaton St.Mary (Paignton) Masterplan SPD (to be approved on 3 February).

Each document sets out detailed proposals for development in the context of broader strategic policies set out in the Adopted and emerging Local Plans. These SPDs will therefore provide detailed guidance for the delivery of proposals in the two Local Plans.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2014

Decision due: 1 Jun 2015 by Council

Decision due: 10 Dec 2015 by Council

Decision due: 25 Feb 2016 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Planning, Transport and Housing

Lead director: Assistant Director Corporate and Business Services

Contact: Steve Turner Email: steve.turner@torbay.gov.uk Pat Steward Email: pat.steward@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The four Masterplans have been prepared by the Council’s appointed consultants, in liaison with the Council’s officers and Members, local communities and the three Neighbourhood Forums.

There has been a considerable amount of consultation and engagement from the early stages of Masterplan preparation through to the completion of final drafts. This has included a range of meetings, exhibitions, surveys and workshops.

As part of the transition to Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) status, Masterplans have been published formally for consultation for four weeks during October and November 2014, together with their respective Statements of Consultation. These are available to download from the Council’s bespoke Masterplan webpage and hard copies have been deposited at the Council’s Libraries and Connections Offices for reference. All documents are available as free downloads or to purchase as hard copies. Representations are being invited in writing and by email. Comments will be analysed and taken into account before the SPDs are finally Adopted by Council in early 2015.

Consultees

Ward Councillors; Neighbourhood Forums, Community Partnerships; residents, land owners, developers, businesses and other interested parties.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The Masterplans provide a unique opportunity to promote the positive economic, social and environmental enhancement of four key areas of strategic significance to Torbay. These SPDs will facilitate the delivery of lasting economic, cultural and social change in the context of a clear vision and strategic objectives. Progression of the four Masterplan SPDs will provide the detail necessary to deliver the broader umbrella policies and proposals set out in the Local Plan, to ensure that these areas have sustainable futures. Adoption of the Masterplans as Supplementary Planning Documents will enable the achievement of these opportunities.

Key Risks: A considerable amount of resources, creative energy and input from consultants, local communities and Councillors has gone into the preparation of each Masterplan. Failure to progress this work would result in a lost opportunity to help secure significant economic and community benefits for local areas. Failure to formalise this work in the form of SPDs would represent a lost opportunity to secure appropriate weight in policy terms for the implementation of the detailed guidance set out in each document. The absence of detailed guidance to supplement broader planning policies for these areas would place at risk the community’s ability to help influence the evolution of change and shaping of place in these key locations.

If you want to make representations contact:: Steve Turner, Service Manager, Spatial Planning, Strategic Planning Team, Electric House, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay TQ1 3DR, telephone 01803 208812, email steve.turner@torbay.gov.uk

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