Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan 2025 Online Version and Consultation

Support

Representation ID: 1126

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Amend Strategic Priority 4 to read “preserve, safeguard and protect heritage assets … giving absolute priority to safeguarding heritage assets in conservation areas”.

Support

Representation ID: 1127

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Support the Sustainability Appraisal provided the council ensures quality builds that reflect existing heritage and meet current needs.

Support

Representation ID: 1128

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Prioritise walking and cycling over the proposed ferry service and recommend removing the ferry as it adds little benefit for commuters and students.

Support

Representation ID: 1129

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Balances pro-growth stance, with a significant
caveat: the presumption in favour of development
does not apply where it would conflict with
policies meant to protect specific heritage assets
or designated areas (like Conservation Areas). Just
don’t think what they hope to achieve will be
achievable given National Planning Policy
Pride in Place Priorities:
Maximise heritage and cultural opportunities…
Whilst the general ethos of this statement is
supported, it needs to state HOW this will be
ensured.
Amend the phrase to “Maximise heritage and
cultural opportunities for the enjoyment and
benefit of residents and visitors by prohibiting
greenfield development in conservation areas and
of listed buildings unless the benefit wholly
outweighs the harm”

Support

Representation ID: 1130

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Commits to Torquay’s growth being of high
quality design that respects its historic character
"brownfield first" development in highly
accessible locations.
Protects the Belgravia and Harbour Conservation
Areas if only! There will be an expectation that this
is delivered on as countless examples of it not
being.

Support

Representation ID: 1131

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

While we broadly support the aspirations to
transform the Torquay Gateway into a high-quality
urban entrance and innovation hub, this support is
contingent upon environmental and ecological
considerations being positioned front and centre.
Given the site’s sensitivity as a sustenance zone for
Greater Horseshoe Bats and its role in the local
green infrastructure, development must go beyond
token mitigation to ensure genuine biodiversity
net gain. Regarding the proposed Edginswell
Railway Station, we are not entirely convinced of
the operational necessity for a station at this
specific location and believe the focus should
remain on robust, landscape-led masterplanning.
Document states: “A high quality of design will be
required to enhance the built and natural
environment, strengthen the sense of arrival into
Torbay, and protect the green gap between Torbay
and Kingskerswell.” Replace “will” with “shall”.
Add reference to Torbay Council’s SPD on Good
Design.

Support

Representation ID: 1132

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

We broadly support the aspirations of Strategic
Policy SDT3, particularly the emphasis on active
travel and significant public realm improvements,
which are essential for transforming Newton Road
into a healthy, sustainable corridor. We are also
pleased to see the focus on high-quality
connectivity between the Hospital and Town
Centre. Furthermore, we believe there is
substantial untapped potential for mixed-use
development on existing industrial estates; many
of these are currently low-level structures where
there is clear scope to encourage residential units
above commercial spaces. This approach would
maximize land efficiency while supporting the
plan’s "brownfield first" regeneration goals.

Support

Representation ID: 1133

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Good to see, its recognition of the unique physical and geographical constraints that prevent Torbay from meeting unrealistic government housing targets. As a coastal community with significant infrastructure limitations, we must prioritise "brownfield first" regeneration over greenfield sprawl. The Forum supports the strategic priorities for housing, especially the focus on 30% affordable housing and infrastructure-led growth to ensure local services are not overwhelmed. Most importantly, environmental and ecological considerations must remain front and centre; our biodiversity and protected landscapes are finite assets that require robust protection as the foundation of any sustainable development strategy. Proposals for Maidencombe not consistent with “Major greenfield development outside of the built-up area or Future Growth Areas will be resisted”

Object

Representation ID: 1134

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

The areas shown on the map do not accurately show the areas of the housing sites which have been consented. For example, the development at Stoodley Knowle (H3T.22, 80 dwellings consented) does not distinguish between the entirety of the site and the area which has actually been approved for development (which is less than half the total area, and is limited to the south western portion only). The map must accurately portray the actual development areas and not the entirety of the site. To show otherwise wrongly implies significant further development potential.

Support

Representation ID: 1135

Received: 01/02/2026

Respondent: Torquay Neighbourhood Forum (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Support focus on TC regeneration, and welcome the 'hotels to homes' approach, which provides a pragmatic solution for repurposing underused buildings into much-needed housing, but mut be outside of CTIA's and it needs to be recognised that both of the above are unlikely to provide homes with much outdoor space so protecting our green spaces within the Town is crucial. Must be high-quality design that removes existing 'eyesores' and respects our unique heritage. Document states “Proposals should promote good design…” Change “should” to “shall” See Responses to Table 3 in NF Housing Sites submission