To consider the submitted report setting out the above Policy Framework document.

Members considered the submitted report on the Collaton St Mary Masterplan which defined the nature of future development within the Collaton area, west of Paignton.  It was noted this area was allocated as a Future Growth Area within the Adopted Torbay Local Plan 2012-30 to deliver approximately 460 new homes, a local centre and infrastructure.

It was proposed by Councillor King and seconded by Councillor Kingscote:

that the Collaton St Mary Masterplan, with the schedule of amendments set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report be approved and adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried.

To consider the submitted report on the above policy framework document.

The Council received the submitted report on the Torquay Gateway (Edginswell) Masterplan to be adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document.  The Masterplan aimed to further define the nature of future development within the Edginswell area of Torquay.  It was noted the area covered was allocated as a Future Growth Area within the new Torbay Local Plan to deliver new homes, employment and infrastructure in Torbay. 

It was proposed by Councillor King and seconded by Councillor Morris:

that the Torquay Gateway (Edginswell) Masterplan, as set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report, be approved and adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

To consider the submitted report setting out the above Supplementary Planning Documents.

The Council considered the submitted report on proposed masterplans for Torbay and Paignton town centres.  The masterplans promoted regeneration and growth for Torquay and Paignton Town Centres and would be included as Supplementary Planning Documents for the purposes of guiding the planning process.  A revised officer recommendation was circulated prior to the meeting.

It was proposed by Councillor King and seconded by Councillor Kingscote:

(i)         that the masterplans for Torquay Town Centre and Paignton Town Centre (set out at Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to the submitted report) be adopted as Supplementary Planning Documents;  and

(ii)        that a Masterplan Delivery Team, Programme Board and Advisory Team (as outlined out in paragraphs 6.4 to 6.10 of the submitted report) be established to market, promote and deliver masterplan projects from within existing resourcesand that the Masterplan Programme Board comprises the following persons or their nominated representatives:

(a)       Mayor;

(b)       2 Conservative Members;

(c)        1 Liberal Democrat Member;

(d)       1 Independent Member;

(e)       Torbay Economic Development Company Limited (non-Councillor);

(f)        Business Forum Representative;

(g)       Torbay Development Agency Director of Economic Strategy;

(h)       Head of Spatial Planning; and

(i)         Executive Director of Operations and Finance.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

(Note 1:  Prior to consideration of Minute 13, Mayor Oliver and Councillors Excell and Lang declared pecuniary interests and withdrew from the meeting.) 

(Note 2:  During consideration of Minute 13, Councillor Winfield declared a pecuniary interest and withdrew from the meeting.)

(Note 3:  During consideration of Minute 13, Councillor Doggett declared a non-pecuniary interest as Chairman of Paignton Shopmobility Group.)