Decision

1.        
that as the Supporting Authority Torbay Council, consent be
provided for the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) to be
published; and

 

2.        
that delegated authority be provided to Director of Pride in Place
(as designated Supporting Authority lead officer), in consultation
with the Cabinet Member for Place Development and Economic Growth
and Cabinet Member Pride in Place, Transport and Parking, to
approve any non- substantive amendments to the LNRS prior to
publication (or post publication).

Reasons for the decision

The final draft Devon
LNRS addresses requirements set out in the Environment Act
2021.  The LNRS has been prepared by
Devon County Council (DCC) as the Responsible Authority (RA) in
collaboration with a wide range of partners, including Torbay
Council.  Torbay Council is a Supporting
Authority (SA) in the process.
 
The Strategy needed to
be finalised early 2026 in order for
Devon to meet the statutory deadlines. The draft LNRS was made
available for public consultation for 6 weeks in the autumn of 2025
and some minor amendments had been made to reflect the consultation
feedback where practicable.

Alternative options considered

There were no
alternative options considered.