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Privacy statement

What is the consultation about? 

Torbay Council has launched its consultation on the Regulation 19 Publication Version of the Local Plan. The consultation asks whether the plan is ready to move forward to independent examination.

The Local Plan is an important document that will guide development across Torbay up to 2040. Once adopted, it will become the legal starting point for determining planning applications and will help shape how Torbay grows while supporting sustainable communities, economic prosperity and environmental protection.

The consultation follows the Regulation 18 stage, which took place between November 2025 and January 2026. During that consultation, residents, businesses and stakeholders were asked for their views on the draft Local Plan. Feedback received during that stage, alongside updated evidence and technical assessments completed during 2026, has helped shape the Preferred Option Local Plan now being published for consultation.

This Regulation 19 consultation is different from the previous stage. At this point, the council is seeking views on whether the plan:

  • Is the right plan for Torbay

  • Is based on the right evidence

  • Is in line with national planning policy and legislation

  • Is ready to be examined by a Planning Inspector appointed by the Government


How the information you provide will be used: 

The information you provide will be processed by Torbay Council and JDi Solutions Ltd, working on behalf of the council, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2023.  JDi Solutions Ltd are appointed by the council to carry out our online consultation using OpusConsult. 

Your responses will be stored as an electronic image and/or in a database. Responses will only be used to assist in the analysis of opinion and will not be retained for longer than necessary.   

By providing your personal data, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Data Privacy Statement, and that you agree that Torbay Council and JDi Solutions Ltd may process personal data relating to you for the purposes detailed above, and in accordance with all applicable legislation.   

If you wish at any time to access your personal information, or to have your data deleted from our database, please contact the Information Governance Team by email at infocompliance@torbay.gov.uk or by phone on 01803 201201.