Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

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

Decision due: December 2015 by Elected Mayor

Decision due: 25 Feb 2016 by Council

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

Lead director: Assistant Director Corporate and Business Services

Contact: Pat Steward Email: pat.steward@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultees

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: Inward and infrastructure investment within Torbay. Link to regional, national and international markets.

Key Risks: Costs - additional funding will need to be identified to establish the facility. Opportunities - Torbay is sometimes perceived as being distant from London; that distance is dissuading some investors; investors who know Torbay often provide repeat investment. A helipad could help ensure opportunities to secure investment are not missed. Other risks can be resolved via the Planning process.

If you want to make representations contact:: Pat Steward, Head of Spatial Planning, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, telephone (01803) 208811, email pat.steward@torbay.gov.uk