Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/08/2013

Decision due: 5 Dec 2013 by Council

Lead member: Councillor Jeanette Richards jeanette.richards@torbay.gov.uk

Lead director: Executive Head of Tor Bay Harbour Authority

Contact: Kevin Mowat, Director of Strategic Projects Email: kevin.mowat@torbay.gov.uk.

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Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: Tor Bay Harbour Authority and Torbay Council will benefit from a port master plan in a number of ways :- • engaging with local and regional planning bodies at an early stage of expansion plans will allow harbour development to be incorporated at various levels of spatial planning and will help to secure the buy-in of these crucial stakeholders; • keeping local stakeholders informed of the business direction of the harbour will help the harbour to build good working relationships locally; • being clear and transparent about demand forecasts and expansion plans will raise the profile of the harbour both locally and regionally; and • strategically considering future developments will reduce the lead-time for individual projects when they come to fruition.

Key Risks: There is a risk that, in the absence of a port master plan, Tor Bay Harbour Authority and Torbay Council will be unable to clarify their own medium to long term strategic planning for the harbour; and therefore fail to assist regional and local planning bodies in preparing and revising their own development strategies; and also fail to inform harbour users, employees and local communities as to how they can expect to see Tor Bay Harbour develop over the coming years.

If you want to make representations contact:: Kevin Mowat, Executive Head of Tor Bay Harbour Authority, Torquay Harbour Office, Beacon Quay, Torquay. Devon. TQ1 2BG, telephone 01803 292429 email Kevin.mowat@torbay.gov.uk