Torbay Council has recently updated its conservation area appraisals for Brixham Town, Old Paignton and Torquay Harbour. These explain what makes these conservation areas special and why they deserve protection. They set out what matters in the conservation area, so that future decisions can be made in a way that protects its special character.
The next step is the production of a Conservation Area Management Plan for each area.
Have your say
Complete the online survey for any of the three areas, using the three buttons below. Deadline: Sunday, 14th June 2026
Torquay Harbour survey
Or for a paper copy, speak to:
Marianne:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07469 660875
Ceri:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07931 567885
Old Paignton survey
Or for a paper copy, speak to:
Leah:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07703 715235
Jo:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07716 074903
About CAMP
What is a Conservation Area Management Plan?
A Conservation Area Management Plan is a plan of action for protecting the special places we love. It’s a clear, practical guide that explains:
- What makes the area unique and worth saving – its historic buildings, beautiful streets, landscapes, and character
- What needs looking after – the things that give the place its charm
- How we’ll protect and improve it – smart ideas and actions to make sure the area stays special for future generations
It’s basically a roadmap for caring for historic places, helping everyone—from local communities to planners—understand how to keep the area looking and feeling its best.
What this project will do
Identify What’s Special
Using the new conservation area appraisals for Brixham Town, Old Paignton and Torquay harbour we will ask questions like:
- What’s beautiful or historic here?
- What qualities or details must be protected?
- What is vulnerable or under threat?
Spot the Issues
We will then look at what’s working well and what isn’t.
This could include:
- Buildings in poor repair
- Unsympathetic alterations
- Traffic or infrastructure problems
- Opportunities for enhancement
The goal is to understand what needs attention.
Plan What to Do
Using all this knowledge, the plan will create practical, realistic actions to help preserve and improv the area.
Examples include:
- Design guidance for new buildings
- Advice on materials
- Public realm improvements
- Heritage-led regeneration opportunities
- Policies to manage change positively
This becomes the heart of the Management Plan: a toolkit for caring for the area.
Local residents, businesses, heritage groups, and other stakeholders are invited to comment and share local knowledge.
We want to explore, learn and listen to make the plan strong.