Torbay Local Plan Regulation 19 Publication Version and Consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 3375

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

The policy has a reasonable intent but does not include specific criteria to be helpful to the plan user/developer. The policy should clarify what is meant by high density development. It should also support building upwards, to maximise use of air space.

Comment

Representation ID: 3376

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

The policy is well intended but items 2 and 3 are slightly oblique and it is not clear how policy compliance would be demonstrated.

Comment

Representation ID: 3377

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

The policy should relate to existing sub-standard dwellings only. Criterion 1 could be argued in cases where existing dwellings are of a good standard of amenity, but the
proposed combined new dwelling improves this further, which is not the intention of the policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 3378

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

It would be helpful to specify the number of transit pitches that will be delivered on both allocated sites (or alternatives) and expand explanation to include the number of transit pitches identified as required in the needs assessment.

Comment

Representation ID: 3379

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Torbay Economic Growth Strategy anchors the policy approach towards the Economy and Employment Land. Emphasis on land use framework which support the
maintenance and expansion of hi-tech industries, such as photonics, electronics, and medical technology is acknowledged.

Support

Representation ID: 3380

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Main content of employment provision, strategic allocations under E1 all seem well-evidenced and clearly expressed.

Support

Representation ID: 3381

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

E2: Employment area renewal and modernisation is a well-balanced protective policy concerning existing employment
estates.

Support

Representation ID: 3382

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

A well-balanced protective policy concerning existing employment estates.

Comment

Representation ID: 3418

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Comprehensive lead policy although item 4 is considered to lack flexibility: ‘Resisting the provision of small apartments, hostels, houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) or other incompatible uses in tourism areas.’ A balance should be sought between supporting both new homes and the tourism industry. It is likely that some forms of small apartments, hostels and HMOs will bey compatible with tourism uses and the policy should allow for this.

Object

Representation ID: 3419

Received: 22/09/2026

Respondent: Teignbridge District Council (Statutory / General Consultation Body)

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

It is difficult to see how holiday parks are, in principle, able to be extended in area. This proposal implies there are undeveloped areas suitable for development, which could
instead include residential development and help contribute towards the OAN.