Object

Representation ID: 7429

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: Cottesmore Parish Council

the Vision Statements together with the Spatial Portrait does give the impression of a less than optimistic Vision of Rutland. There is too much emphasis on the need for change and significant improvements, rather than championing what is good about Rutland, as a place ‘to live, work, shop and play’! The Local Plan should start from a much more positive view of the County.
We would also like more clarity and explanation about how the inevitable conflicts around delivering these elements of the Vision will be resolved and justified, including the weight to be given. For example, will protecting the countryside and particularly protecting views and agricultural land be given precedent over unnecessary build development or will the needs for housing and employment prevail. The relationship between the Local Plan and other local strategies for Health, Education and particularly transport and other infrastructure need to be much more clearly set out.