Issue details

Land at Churston Golf Club

Further to the decision taken by the Mayor on 4 December 2014 and following advice from the Secretary of State, to consider applying the General Consent Order in respect of granting a restrictive covenant for a period of 100 years with the residents of Churston and Galmpton to not allow any development of Churston Golf Course without any such proposal first obtaining the majority of votes in a referendum of the persons entitled to vote as electors in an elections of Councillors for the Churston with Galmpton Ward.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant impact on communities in one ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Churston with Galmpton;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/09/2015

Decision due: Not before 22 Oct 2015 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Elected Mayor and Executive Lead for Assets, Finance, Governance and Corporate Services, Economic Regeneration and Transformation

Lead director: Assistant Director Corporate and Business Services

Consultation process

Correspondence.

Consultees

Secretary of State.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To support the petition received from residents of the Churston with Galmpton Ward and ensure greater protection for local residents against unwanted development on land at Churston Golf Course. To prevent future decisions regarding Churston Golf Course being taken by one person and give the ward residents a greater say in accordance with the principles of localism. To be consistent with the aim of promoting the wellbeing of residents in the ward.

Key Risks: There will be additional costs associated with any future proposed development at Churston Golf Club due to the need to hold a referendum with local residents before any decision can be taken.

If you want to make representations contact:: Anne-Marie Bond, Assistant Director - Corporate and Business Services, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, telephone (01803) 207160, email anne-marie.bond@torbay.gov.uk

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