1.     that the Brixham Town, Old Paignton and Torquay Harbour Conservation Area Appraisals (CAAs) and associated boundary changes as set out at Appendices 1, 3 and 5 to the submitted report be adopted; and

2.     that delegated authority be given to the Director of Pride in Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place Development and Economic Growth and the Cabinet Member for Pride in Place, Transport and Parking, to make minor changes, typographical corrections or non-material amendments to the Brixham Town, Old Paignton and Torquay Harbour Conservation Area Appraisals prior to formal publication.

To ensure the Council meets its statutory duty under Sections 69 and 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to designate and periodically review conservation areas and their boundaries.

Alternative options were not taken forward because they would not meet the Council’s statutory duties under Sections 69 and 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, and they did not reflect the professional findings of the appointed consultants (Purcell), the assessment of Council officers, or the outcomes of the public consultation.  

The decision will come into force and may be implemented on 30 March 2026 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).

The Council’s designation as a National Lottery Heritage Fund “Heritage Place” provides a significant opportunity to support Torbay’s wider regeneration by enhancing and protecting its built heritage.  Adoption of the updated Conservation Area Appraisals (CAAs) and the proposed boundary changes for Brixham Town, Old Paignton and Torquay Harbour will help safeguard the architectural and historic character of these areas, strengthen planning decision?making, and attract investment.  The updated appraisals will be a material consideration in planning decisions and will support the regeneration of town centres while protecting Torbay’s built and natural environment in line with the Community and Corporate Plan.

None.