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Torbay Council is consulting on an interim policy approach to how future retail provision will be delivered in the Bay, providing more comprehensive guidance on the approach set out in Policy SS Shopping Strategy of the Adopted Local Plan 1995-2011. It will also inform the emerging Core Strategy (part of the Local Development Framework-LDF) which will set out the Spatial Strategy for Torbay to 2026.
Key points in the proposed clarification of policy and future retail strategy are:
- To take a town centre first approach to future retail provision, promoting the three Town Centres as the focus for retailing in Torbay.
- To develop Torquay’s role to take on the mantle of the City Centre of the Bay and become a key sub-regional retail destination.
- To revitalise Paignton, developing its role as the “Garden City” meeting the retail needs of the Town’s residents and tourists
- To develop Brixham’s role as a niche shopping destination and to strengthen Brixham Town Centre’s provision of convenience goods.
- To strengthen District and Local Centres as the focus for local shopping provision.
The report puts forward a number of Recommendations to help support this approach, as well as highlighting opportunities to improve the spatial distribution of facilities. These opportunities will be considered in the preparation of the LDF, and as an interim spatial approach in line with the current Shopping Strategy, set out in Policy SS of the Adopted Local Plan.
Consultation on the above proposals has now closed.
We will carefully consider comments received and it is hoped that revised guidance will be in place by April 2010.
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Future Retail Development in Torbay - Clarification of Policy
How future retail provision will be delivered in the Bay, providing more comprehensive guidance on the approach set out in Policy SS Shopping Strategy of the Adopted Local Plan 1995-2011.
Last updated: 25/01/2010, 10:48am (162 KB)
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- Email: strategic.planning@torbay.gov.uk
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