The new Local Plan is being prepared using up-to-date evidence from a number of technical studies and reports, which are available below. Additional Evidence for the Local Plan Update under the Background papers section.
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Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA)
A HENA is required as part of the local evidence base supporting the Local Plan Update
A HENA is required as part of the local evidence base supporting the Local Plan Update
Exeter and Torbay Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2007: Torbay Update 2011
This document represents an update of the original study for Torbay which considers the impact of the credit crunch and slowdown in the housing market which has occurred since the original modelling was undertaken in 2007.
This document represents an update of the original study for Torbay which considers the impact of the credit crunch and slowdown in the housing market which has occurred since the original modelling was undertaken in 2007.
Exeter and Torbay Strategic Housing Market Assessment: Torbay Local Area Report
This document is the local area report for Torbay UA, which summarises the key findings of the study in particular where they relate to existing policies or have implications for future policy decisions across Torbay UA.
This document is the local area report for Torbay UA, which summarises the key findings of the study in particular where they relate to existing policies or have implications for future policy decisions across Torbay UA.
Exeter and Torbay Strategic Housing Market Assessment: Study Report
The study was undertaken to inform local policies, in particular relating to the housing strategy and investment programme and planning policies surrounding affordable housing provision.
The study was undertaken to inform local policies, in particular relating to the housing strategy and investment programme and planning policies surrounding affordable housing provision.
Exeter and Torbay Strategic Housing Market Assessment: Executive Summary
Executive Summary of the Exeter and Torbay Strategic Housing Market Assessment
Executive Summary of the Exeter and Torbay Strategic Housing Market Assessment
Exeter and Torbay Housing Market Assessment: Technical Report
This document is the study technical report, which provides details on methodological issues. The report also presents background information collated as part of the research to provide necessary evidence base for the assessment.
This document is the study technical report, which provides details on methodological issues. The report also presents background information collated as part of the research to provide necessary evidence base for the assessment.
SHLAA 2013
5044Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Introduction
This document sets out the plan making context for the SHLAA reports.
This document sets out the plan making context for the SHLAA reports.
Housing Requirement Report
This study complements the SHLAA update 2013.
This study complements the SHLAA update 2013.
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2013 Summary Report
Summary Report of findings
Summary Report of findings
SHLAA Update 2013
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Update.
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Update.
SHLAA Torquay Map
Sites in Torquay put forward to the SHLAA.
Sites in Torquay put forward to the SHLAA.
SHLAA Paignton Map
Map of sites in Paignton put forward to the SHLAA.
Map of sites in Paignton put forward to the SHLAA.
SHLAA Brixham Map
Map of sites put forward for the SHLAA in Brixham.
Map of sites put forward for the SHLAA in Brixham.
SHLAA Combined Appendices
Appendix B - Sites with planning permission (PP)
Details of the sites with planning permission (PP).
Details of the sites with planning permission (PP).
Appendix B - Sites with planning permission (UC)
Details of the sites with planning permission (UC).
Details of the sites with planning permission (UC).
Appendix C - Deliverable Urban Sites
Details of the deliverable urban sites.
Details of the deliverable urban sites.
Appendix D - Deliverable Urban Sites (Detail)
More detailed information of the deliverable urban sites.
More detailed information of the deliverable urban sites.
Appendix E - Constrained sites in the built up area
Details of the constrained sites in the built up area.
Details of the constrained sites in the built up area.
Appendix F - Constrained sites in the urban area
Details of the constrained sites in the urban area.
Details of the constrained sites in the urban area.
Appendix G - Rejected sites
Details of the rejected sites.
Details of the rejected sites.
Appendix H - Sites below the study threshold
Details of the sites below the study threshold.
Details of the sites below the study threshold.
Appendix I - Council owned car parks
Details of the car parks owned by the Council.
Details of the car parks owned by the Council.
Appendix J - Greenfield site assessments
Details of the greenfield site assessments.
Details of the greenfield site assessments.
SHLAA 2008
5066Torbay SHLAA Volume 1
The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is a study of the likely housing potential of land in Torbay over the period 2006-2026. It was carried out by Baker Associates and is an independent report.
The Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is a study of the likely housing potential of land in Torbay over the period 2006-2026. It was carried out by Baker Associates and is an independent report.
Economic Impact Study
This supplementary report to the SHLAA is a desk-based review of the issues based upon socio-economic trends and future projections only.
This supplementary report to the SHLAA is a desk-based review of the issues based upon socio-economic trends and future projections only.
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Torbay Retail Study 2022
Provides up to date evidence on retail land use and town centre health issues for an update to the Torbay Local Plan.
Provides up to date evidence on retail land use and town centre health issues for an update to the Torbay Local Plan.
Torbay Retail Study 2022 - Appendices
Appendices for the main 2022 Torbay Retail Study.
Appendices for the main 2022 Torbay Retail Study.
Torbay Retail Study Update 2013
This document uses the 2011study as its base, incorporating new and updated information in relation to: the quantitative need for new retail development across Torbay, existing retail provision, assessment of potential development sites and updated retail strategy recommendations.
This document uses the 2011study as its base, incorporating new and updated information in relation to: the quantitative need for new retail development across Torbay, existing retail provision, assessment of potential development sites and updated retail strategy recommendations.
Torbay Retail Study Update 2013 - Summary
A summary of the 2013 Torbay Retail Study Update.
A summary of the 2013 Torbay Retail Study Update.
Torbay Retail Study Update 2011
An update of the Torbay Retail Study carried out in 2011.
An update of the Torbay Retail Study carried out in 2011.
Torbay Retail Study Update 2011 Executive Summary
The Executive Summary of the Torbay Retail Study Update in 2011.
The Executive Summary of the Torbay Retail Study Update in 2011.
Torbay Retail Study 2008 Update
Update to parts of the Torbay Retail Study published in January 2006 (which assesses the retail performance and identifies the retail floor space needs over the period 2005 to 2016).
Update to parts of the Torbay Retail Study published in January 2006 (which assesses the retail performance and identifies the retail floor space needs over the period 2005 to 2016).
Torbay Retail Study Summary 2008
Provides provides essential background information and an evidence base to assist the Council in the production of a Local Development Framework (LDF) for Torbay and related policy documents.
Provides provides essential background information and an evidence base to assist the Council in the production of a Local Development Framework (LDF) for Torbay and related policy documents.
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Employment Land Review 2013 Explanatory Note
Provides provides essential background information and an evidence base to assist the Council in the production of a Local Development Framework (LDF) for Torbay and related policy documents.
Provides provides essential background information and an evidence base to assist the Council in the production of a Local Development Framework (LDF) for Torbay and related policy documents.
Torbay Employment Land Review 2013
An objective assessment of 14 strategic sites or locations to identify their potential for supporting employment growth.
An objective assessment of 14 strategic sites or locations to identify their potential for supporting employment growth.
Torbay Employment Land Review: Executive Summary
The study complements a wide range of research on the evidence base for the emerging LDF and RSS (including sub-regional studies) on a range of topics.
The study complements a wide range of research on the evidence base for the emerging LDF and RSS (including sub-regional studies) on a range of topics.
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Agricultural Land Study
A strategic study of the potential loss of Best and Most Versatile agricultural land to housing and employment allocations in the Local Plan, and it forms part of the Local Plan evidence base.
A strategic study of the potential loss of Best and Most Versatile agricultural land to housing and employment allocations in the Local Plan, and it forms part of the Local Plan evidence base.
Agricultural Land Study Non-Technical Briefing Note
A strategic study of the potential loss of Best and Most Versatile agricultural land to housing and employment allocations in the Local Plan, and it forms part of the Local Plan evidence base
A strategic study of the potential loss of Best and Most Versatile agricultural land to housing and employment allocations in the Local Plan, and it forms part of the Local Plan evidence base
Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (2008)
An overview of flood risk within a specific area. It aims to provide general guidance to planning officers, developers and other interested people about areas where flood risk is an issue.
An overview of flood risk within a specific area. It aims to provide general guidance to planning officers, developers and other interested people about areas where flood risk is an issue.
Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (2010)
This builds on the information within the Level 1 SFRA and undertakes an appraisal of the probability and consequences of overtopping or failure of flood risk management infrastructure within the major flood risk areas.
This builds on the information within the Level 1 SFRA and undertakes an appraisal of the probability and consequences of overtopping or failure of flood risk management infrastructure within the major flood risk areas.
Water Cycle Study (2012)
This study identifies any constraints on housing and employment growth planned for Torbay Council up to 2031 that may be imposed by the water cycle and how these can be resolved.
This study identifies any constraints on housing and employment growth planned for Torbay Council up to 2031 that may be imposed by the water cycle and how these can be resolved.
Brixham Urban Fringe Landscape Study
This study considers the landscape of the Brixham urban fringe and how the pressures for growth might be considered alongside the primary purpose of AONB designation.
This study considers the landscape of the Brixham urban fringe and how the pressures for growth might be considered alongside the primary purpose of AONB designation.
Torbay Landscape Character Assessment Part 1
Explains how the Torbay landscape has evolved, and identifies the landscape character types which may be applied to various parts of Torbay, as well as other parts of Devon, following the Landscape Character Type framework established for the County by Devon County Council.
Explains how the Torbay landscape has evolved, and identifies the landscape character types which may be applied to various parts of Torbay, as well as other parts of Devon, following the Landscape Character Type framework established for the County by Devon County Council.
Torbay Landscape character Assessment Part 2: Sensitivity and Capacity
Part two determines the sensitivity of Torbay's landscape to change and, in particular, land use changes and development, such as new housing, employment development, or renewable energy generation.
Part two determines the sensitivity of Torbay's landscape to change and, in particular, land use changes and development, such as new housing, employment development, or renewable energy generation.
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Torbay Waste Sites Identification - Waste Sites Appraisal Report (2013)
Appraisal of possible future waste site locations.
Appraisal of possible future waste site locations.
Waste Sites Appraisal Report Appendices
Appendices to the Torbay Waste Sites Identification - Waste Sites Appraisal Report.
Appendices to the Torbay Waste Sites Identification - Waste Sites Appraisal Report.
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Infrastructure Delivery Study
This study sets out requirements, phasing and costs and funding of infrastructure. It sought to identify the infrastructure needs, such as highway improvements, needed to deliver improved prospects.
This study sets out requirements, phasing and costs and funding of infrastructure. It sought to identify the infrastructure needs, such as highway improvements, needed to deliver improved prospects.
Infrastructure Delivery Study Executive Summary
The Infrastructure Delivery Study sets out requirements, phasing and costs and funding of infrastructure. It sought to identify the infrastructure needs, such as highway improvements, needed to deliver improved prospects.
The Infrastructure Delivery Study sets out requirements, phasing and costs and funding of infrastructure. It sought to identify the infrastructure needs, such as highway improvements, needed to deliver improved prospects.
PPS1 Sustainable Energy Assessment
AECOM was commissioned to help understand the local feasibility and potential for decentralised, renewable and low carbon (DRLC) energy generation in the area to 2026, to inform the development of the Core Strategy.
AECOM was commissioned to help understand the local feasibility and potential for decentralised, renewable and low carbon (DRLC) energy generation in the area to 2026, to inform the development of the Core Strategy.
Assessment of Future Sewer Capacity in Torbay
This report provides an update on the key findings within the Interim Technical Advice Note (Issued: 16 July 2014) for the project; Hydraulic Modelling of Sewer Capacity in Torbay and supports the submission of the Local Plan.
This report provides an update on the key findings within the Interim Technical Advice Note (Issued: 16 July 2014) for the project; Hydraulic Modelling of Sewer Capacity in Torbay and supports the submission of the Local Plan.
Building Heights Strategy
Provides a strategy for the height of new development as well as identifying areas appropriate for tall buildings.
Provides a strategy for the height of new development as well as identifying areas appropriate for tall buildings.
Building Heights Strategy Appendix B
Appendix B of the Building Heights Strategy showing selected plans in A3 format.
Appendix B of the Building Heights Strategy showing selected plans in A3 format.
Torbay Local Plan Viability Study 2016
Report of the strategic plan level viability study carried out by Peter Brett Associates (PBA).
Report of the strategic plan level viability study carried out by Peter Brett Associates (PBA).
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Authority Monitoring Report 2023
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Authority Monitoring Report 2022
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Authority Monitoring Report 2021
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Authority Monitoring Report 2020
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Authority Monitoring Report 2019
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Authority Monitoring Report 2018
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Provides data on a number of indicators relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Authority Monitoring Report 2017
Provides data on a number of indicatiors relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
Provides data on a number of indicatiors relating to the economy, housing, and built and natural environment of the Bay.
The following sets out Torbay’s current five year housing supply position and historical positions (since 2017).
These assessments follow consultation. Please note that the definition of “deliverable” changed in February 2019 with the publication of the final National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This imposes a significantly harder test for major sites with less than full planning permission being included in the five year supply, than was previously included in the 2012 NPPF.
The five year housing supply position is based on annual housing monitoring which takes place in April.
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Torbay Five Year Supply Spreadsheet 2024
Previous Five Year Supply Documents
65643,65644,65645,65646,65647,65641,65642Torbay Five Year Supply Spreadsheet 2022
Torbay 5 Year Requirement 2022
An assessment of Torbay’s housing figures past and projected 2022
An assessment of Torbay’s housing figures past and projected 2022
Torbay Five Year Supply Spreadsheet 2021
Torbay Five Year Supply Statement 2020
This document sets out an assessment of Torbay’s five year housing supply position for April 2020 to March 2025.
This document sets out an assessment of Torbay’s five year housing supply position for April 2020 to March 2025.
Torbay Five Year Supply Spreadsheet 2020
Torbay Five Year Supply Consultation Response 2020
Torbay Five Year Supply Consultation Responses Part 1
Torbay Five Year Supply Consultation Responses Part 1A
Torbay Five Year Supply Consultation Responses Part 2
Torbay Five Year Supply Consultation Responses Part 3
Torbay Five Year Supply Consultation Responses Part 4
Torbay Five Year Supply Deliverability Evidence
Housing Monitoring Tables 2020
Schedule of completions and outstanding supply
Schedule of completions and outstanding supply
Torbay Five Year Land Supply Statement 2019
This document sets out an assessment of Torbay’s five year housing supply position for April 2019 to March 2024
This document sets out an assessment of Torbay’s five year housing supply position for April 2019 to March 2024
Torbay Five Year Supply Spreadsheet 2019
Housing Monitoring Tables 2019
Schedule of completions and outstanding supply
Schedule of completions and outstanding supply
Torbay Five Year Housing Supply 2019
Draft Statement for Consultation
Draft Statement for Consultation
Torbay Five Year Housing Supply 2019
Consultation Response
Consultation Response
Torbay Five Year Land Supply Statement 2017/2018
This document sets out an assessment of Torbay’s five year housing supply position for 2017/18 to 2021/22.
This document sets out an assessment of Torbay’s five year housing supply position for 2017/18 to 2021/22.
Torbay Five Year Land Supply Statement - Appendix A
Torbay 2016/17: 5 year housing land supply (post-Feb 18 Consultation)
Torbay 2016/17: 5 year housing land supply (post-Feb 18 Consultation)
Torbay Five Year Supply Spreadsheet 2023
Torbay 5 Year Requirement 2023
An assessment of Torbay’s housing figures past and projected 2023
An assessment of Torbay’s housing figures past and projected 2023
The Government requires Local Planning Authorities to prepare a Housing Delivery Action Plan, where their housing delivery has fallen below 95% of the housing requirement over the last 3 years (based on the Government’s housing delivery test). This should assess the causes of under delivery and identify actions to increase delivery in future years.
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September 2021
September 2021
Site Progress Report 2020
A brief description of each site, including the number of units proposed, completions to date and those anticipated.
A brief description of each site, including the number of units proposed, completions to date and those anticipated.
Torbay Housing Delivery Test Action Plan
August 2020
August 2020