Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan 2025 Online Version and Consultation

Object

Representation ID: 452

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

The Plan shifts the responsibility of delivering housing to the sub-region, however, there has been extremely limited dialogue with other local authorities within the sub-region in reaching this conclusion. Our Council although being aware of the matter has not been part of any detailed discussions with Torbay Council or wider sub-regional authorities where the housing undersupply has been justified, furthermore, there have been no assurances given by Teignbridge that we can accommodate such unmet need.

Support

Representation ID: 453

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

Very clear approach towards shaping places and making the most of local identity, logical steps well explained, unique physical environment of Torbay detailed, including Torbay Premier Marine & Natural Experience concept.

Object

Representation ID: 454

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

We note the link between the local plan and the community and corporate plans, though some points, like community action support, fall outside planning scope. The spatial strategy aims to deliver at least 80,000 sq m of employment space and integrate employment with residential development, but this may impact plan viability. The plan relies heavily on brownfield regeneration, similar to previous efforts, raising concerns about timely delivery and whether housing targets align with government needs. The plan proposes 400 dwellings annually, significantly below the 950 target, despite a population of around 140,000.

Object

Representation ID: 455

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

We note that Figure 6 on page 39 provides a helpful summary graphic of main policy elements. Strategic Policy SDT1 states Torquay will deliver at least 37,000 square metres of employment floorspace and 3,600 new homes from 2022 to 2042, averaging 180 dwellings annually. We suggest clarifying the allocation of new development versus rollover from previous plans, especially in Policies H1-3. The green gap policy between Torquay and Kingskerswell cannot extend beyond the plan area; future development will be governed by Policy EN1.

Support

Representation ID: 456

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

Strategic Policy SDT2: Torquay Gateway / Edginswell, (page 41/42)

Policy components are fine but would be worth testing if 400 homes total could be increased. It is a prime allocation site but also seems to have been a repeat from Torbay Local Plan 2012-30, hopefully, some new factors which make it more likely to be developed.

Definition of a transit site for gypsies & travellers in the third point of the policy is interesting but not occupying a location on a main through route in Devon which is a normal requirement for such sites.

Support

Representation ID: 457

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

Paignton – the plan indicates a relatively higher level of new residential development here, compared to other parts of Torbay, including the cluster of future growth areas to the north and west of Paignton. (pages 44/45) West of Paignton is the largest area for expansion within Torbay – Collaton St Mary – SDP4 (page 48/49), all of which is supported.

Support

Representation ID: 458

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

Brixham - Strategic Policy SDB2: Revitalising Brixham’s Town Centre, Harbour and Waterfront - A destination for living, maritime activity and tourism (page 56-57)
The reference to residential above commercial could be improved, to state that proposals for residential above commercial will be encouraged and supported.

Object

Representation ID: 459

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

Justifying a lower housing number is difficult due to national policy on future housing needs and the absence of a Housing Topic Paper. The council’s strategy, emphasising urban regeneration and resisting greenfield development outside built-up areas, limits overall housing growth. Constraints include flood risk, infrastructure, and conservation areas, which hinder development. Windfall estimates may be overly optimistic, and contributions from hotels and brownfield sites are uncertain, with potential negative impacts on tourism. The presumption in favour of sustainable development necessitates robust justification for any shortfall.

Object

Representation ID: 460

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

Town Centre Regeneration Areas, identified in Table 3 and H1 may not be sufficiently robust in terms of potential deliverability of housing, the supporting technical work identified, para 3.18 is open-ended.

Timings of the identified brown field regeneration sites may need a significant amount of negotiation with landowners and preparatory work before development comes forward. In some ways the approach towards housing strategy/delivery is similar to that followed in current Torbay Local Plan and which has not really delivered enough housing numbers. (ie reliant on Neighbourhood Plans for new sites)

Support

Representation ID: 461

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council

Policy SP H2: Future Growth Areas provides the main basis for new housing development in the plan area. Most of these areas form part of existing local plan allocations and the policy places a strong emphasis on detailed requirements being covered by updated Masterplans which may or may not happen.