Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan 2025 Online Version and Consultation

Object

Representation ID: 1120

Received: 21/01/2026

Respondent: Torbay Local Labour Government Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Agent: Mr Phil Gregory

The plan update is not fit for purpose because it fails to recognise and meet the government’s mandatory house‑building targets.

Object

Representation ID: 1121

Received: 21/01/2026

Respondent: Torbay Local Labour Government Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Agent: Mr Phil Gregory

The document constitutes an abuse of the planning process and is not competent to be part of that process.

Object

Representation ID: 1122

Received: 21/01/2026

Respondent: Torbay Local Labour Government Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Agent: Mr Phil Gregory

The council is neglecting its statutory duty to provide enough housing sites, as shown by its refusal to contest the Inglewood appeal and the inspector’s comment on unmet five‑year housing targets.

Object

Representation ID: 1123

Received: 21/01/2026

Respondent: Torbay Local Labour Government Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Agent: Mr Phil Gregory

Planning decisions are being driven by developers rather than by the council’s statutory responsibilities.

Object

Representation ID: 1124

Received: 21/01/2026

Respondent: Torbay Local Labour Government Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Agent: Mr Phil Gregory

The council appears to be using forthcoming local‑government reorganisation to shift its planning obligations onto successor authorities, which is an improper use of power.

Object

Representation ID: 1125

Received: 21/01/2026

Respondent: Torbay Local Labour Government Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Agent: Mr Phil Gregory

The current consultation should be withdrawn and a new one started that aligns with the government planning framework.