Torbay Local Plan Regulation 19 Publication Version and Consultation

Object

Representation ID: 3151

Received: 18/09/2026

Respondent: Maidencombe Residents' Association (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

The MRA has reviewed the submission by Ben Scoggins of Ridge Road, and supports his position. Site 21T065 is not sustainable development owing to drainage, access, and impact on protected species. It should be removed, reducing the total for H3T.1 to the 20 from 21T143.

Object

Representation ID: 3152

Received: 18/09/2026

Respondent: Maidencombe Residents' Association (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Site 21T064 Sladnor Park is not a sustainable development location at the scale proposed due to drainage, access by walking and cycling, impact on protected species, and provision of a low carbon development.
The High Court decision did not establish the principle of development, merely that the 2006-2009 retirement village development had commenced. The subsequent Appeal decision by the Inspector confirmed that development could continue provided that it complies with all the Conditions, and with current design regulations, of which compliant drainage design is key. It does not of itself establish the right to build a completely different housing scheme.