Merit Certificates

Torbay Civic Society occasionally issues a Merit Certificate. These are awarded to a developer or a builder when they have enhanced our built environment through either a conversion or redevelopment project. This is an example certificate

Merit Certificates Awarded:

Prior to the year 2000 Certificates Merit Certificates were awarded to the following:

• Victorian Arcade in Torwood Street
• Torquay Pavilion revamp in the first stage
• Redevelopment of Hollicombe Gardens
• Dower Court, Torquay Road, Preston Paignton
• Old Brewery Complex Paignton
• Old Steartfield Coach House redevelopment
• Wells Street, Paignton development

From the year 2000 Certificates awarded are:

• 2002 –  Midas Homes Ltd for development of a derelict site, formerly Clarence Hotel, Newton Road, Torquay into a modern residential apartment building
• 2006 –  Mount Howe Construction Ltd for rebuilding Pennys Cottages, Pennys Hill, Torquay after a fire had completely gutted the thatched dwellings on the site