·         To consider an ‘in principle’ decision to progress the development of a strategic planning collaboration agreement regarding planning and related functions with Torbay Council.

·         To delegate to the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport, Housing and Planning, development of the detailed collaboration agreement with Torbay Council.

·         To delegate to the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure to make all necessary managerial and operational arrangements associated with the proposed strategic planning collaboration agreement with Torbay Council.

·         To consider the recommendations of the Place and Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee following their examination of the proposed draft collaboration agreement and make recommendations to Cabinet before the “in principle” decision is made.

·         To agree to receive a further report, following the ‘due diligence’ exercise and seeks further endorsement from Cabinet before any binding decision is made, following further consideration by the Place and Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee.