Issue details

Windmill Hill Playing Fields Potential Covenant

To consider an application from local residents for a covenant to be placed on Windmill Hill Playing Fields that will prevent future change of use, development and consumption of alcohol.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Tormohun;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2015

Decision due: 26 Feb 2015 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Executive Lead for Safer Communities, Highways, Environment and Sport

Lead director: Director of Place

Contact: Sue Cheriton, Executive Head of Residents and Visitor Services Email: sue.cheriton@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Online and paper consultation

Consultees

local residents and key stakeholders

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To protect the land from future development and gain support from residents in developing sport in the area.

Key Risks: Changes to the use or construction of buildings will not be possible unless a local referendum is held. The value of the Council assets will be significantly reduced.

If you want to make representations contact:: Patrick Carney, Service Manager - Streetscene, Residents and Visitor Services, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, telephone 01803 207710, email highways@torbay.gov.uk

Decisions

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