Object

Representation ID: 5546

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Alexander Russo

Rutland CC meet almost 50% of its housing allocation and collects the Council Tax by bolting this huge development onto Stamford, Lincolnshire, one of the finest stone towns in Britain.
This is a beautiful natural area home to a variety of wildlife. It is a Candidate Wildlife Site as designated by the existing Biodiversity Action Plan for Rutland. It is in direct contravention of RCC’s proposed EN1 policy which states Development resulting in significant harm to biodiversity will not be permitted. Along with Stamford North, the number of dwellings will total over 2000, with likely as many vehicles.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5553

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Jane Freeman

I strongly object :
Stamford has one failing GP Practice, non-existent new NHS dental services and schools functioning at capacity. These vital services cannot assimilate any more people.
Stamford's road infrastructure cannot cope with the volume of traffic using them now, problems on the A1 or roadworks can result in gridlock. Any lorries accessing the site, I understand will need to do so from the A1 via Arran or Casterton Roads, a nightmare scenario for existing residents.
The destruction of green open space and a wildlife haven that is cherished and enjoyed by so many local residents

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5554

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Clive Leeks

This development would put even more strain on the already over subscribed infrastructure of Stamford. The benefits would all be for RCC to the detriment of Stamford residents. The constructors have stated that the preferred route for the construction traffic would be Arran Road, a busy residential road at school times , thus causing serious safety concerns. The adjacent road of Sidney Farm lane carries a weight limit.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5572

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Yvonne Powell

Quarry Farm is an inappropriate place because of bio-diversity and the enriched, nature environment it adds to this Historic town. Rutland, who hold all the power on this proposal, is not concerned about the environment, wildlife or residents welfare. There are other development sites/options for Rutland. It has been quoted to me by a Councillor that, “Stamford don’t get much of a say in matter”. It doesn’t provide for a sustainable development, services will be inadequate to cope with increases in population.
Rutland gets the benefits, (financial, less disruption/impact to their environment and hitting housing targets) whilst Stamford loses out.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5601

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mr ian sheppard

No infrastructure has been provided and builder has already said it will cause more traffic, with no work situated in Stamford, this will increase traffic on the roads, with a minimum of 2 cars per household. No solutions for the road through the woods can be determined which will clearly cause harm to the wildlife.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5635

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Michelle Killgren

Take note of the recent flooding in the local area as well as other developments built on greenfield sites and then decide whether building on a local wildlife area is going to be any different. It won’t be, building on this land which is loved by many will come with so many problems. Problems that will ultimately be felt by local residents to include drainage problems, traffic which is already unbearable in Stamford as well as pressure on the already struggling services and not to mention, the local wildlife that will ultimately be made homeless. It would be a disaster.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5646

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Miss Emily Payne

Building on Stamford quarry site goes against Rutland’s stated goals for environmental benefit. It is an area rich in biodiversity with protected species, important woodland and open space. It is frequently water logged. It is clearly an inappropriate place for development.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5650

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Gary Davies

I object to this building project , firstly the traffic it will inflect on an already busy area ,it will grid lock this areas,,secondly Arran road cannot take the weight of HGVs going to this site ,Stamford has not got sufficient infer structure ,ie Doctors ,Dentists , Hospitals, schools Road system ,this project endanger wildlife Trees ,a big lost of green space ,and it has shown in the last few weeks this project will put more strain on our ever ageing drainage system as local flooding has shown ,all the extra water off these buildings ,and the extra sewage .

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5651

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Ben Fletcher

The Quarry needs leaving as it is, an unspoiled open space for people of all ages to enjoy in different ways. It is invaluable as it is and generations of people from around Stamford enjoy the outdoors active benefits and the very Important mental health benefits of such as place. Also the surrounding roads will not sustain extra traffic and the A1 slip roads near by will become dangerous as they are already too sharp and short- accidents waiting to happen. Builders should have to fill in the gaps before tearing up green spaces. Ancient trees/wildlife there too.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5663

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

This is in open countryside, outside the Planned Limits of Development and is a candidate Local Wildlife Site. This is in conflict with EN2 - its biodiversity is an important environmental asset for Rutland. It does not fulfil the criteria for a 'sustainable community' because of its over reliance on Stamford for services and infrastructure. It will impact negatively on communities like Ketton in the East of Rutland who rely on Stamford as their nearest services provider, creating unacceptable levels of traffic congestion and pressure on healthcare provision and schools. Homes here will contribute to Stamford's, not Rutland's economy.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5671

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Tony Fenton

I live in Waverley Gardens which is already used as a ‘rat run’ from the housing estates located to the north west and north east of Little Casterton Road for their daily travel and any increase in housing and volume of traffic will only exacerbate this. Facilities such as schools, Doctors surgery, Hospital, Dentists are already full to capacity and these are located in the south east of the town along with supermarkets and DIY stores and an increase in housing would result in additional traffic flow through the centre of Stamford to these places. With the inevitable increase in population it is essential that the developers include provision for a children’s nursery and doctor’s surgery. The loss of Quarry Farm would also be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of local residents who daily walk through this peaceful and tranquil area of nature observing the deer, badgers and many varieties of birds and flora that surely would be lost should this development proceed.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5674

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mz Jo Bull

Unnecessary building in a place of nature which will negatively impact the surrounding areas rather than add!

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5688

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Rounds

Building hundreds of new homes at the quarry site must NOT go ahead. I could write a document on my reasons to support my objection however I will list as bullet points
1* Under Rutland however attached to Stamford, so Stamford will have to bear the brunt of healthcare, education, dentists. Stamford is already overflowing and the demands on vital services are already under severe pressure. Very SEVERE pressure
2*Stamford will be even more congested- build on the old St Georges barracks!
3*Why build in the quarry when Rutland has other options. Save Stamford!!!!!!!!!!!!

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5692

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Robert Matthew

This is building on a candidate wildlife site and disturbing category A woodland with some rare species of flora and fauna. You purport to support and safeguard biodiversity and the environment and this proposed development flies in the face of that. Adverse impact on local traffic and services will be considerable with money going to RCC and not Stamford where it will be needed.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5696

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr John Rounds

Why build on a green site when you have brown site options like St George’s barracks. Stamford’s services like Doctor’s, dentists, schools are already struggling to cope. There are no supermarkets on the north west area of Stamford, meaning the traffic will increase through Stamford which struggles to cope with the current level of traffic. The quarry area is enjoyed by the wildlife that lives there and also by the public.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5699

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Chris Evans

Insufficient supporting infrastructure: highways, water supply and sewer capacity. Insufficient local services: schools, medical, transport, retail on north side of town.
Loss of green space: wellbeing of residents, biodiversity.
Carbon impact: construction carbon, operational carbon, loss of balance.
Flooding risk: increased impermeable ground, run off to surface water drainage and impact on sewerage network and pollution.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5705

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Elaine Hooper

Same comments as for the 650 houses proposed for Quarry Farm i.e. insufficient infrastructure for the area!

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5707

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr David Binnington

The plans I have seen show no viable facilities infrastructure for the provision of extra schooling, doctor's surgeries or shopping facilities. How can any development be accepted without that provision? Making contributions to the council to facilitate this is no answer, as can be seen from previous developments, Malcolm Sgts site a perfect example. I know we need houses, but you must build in the necessary facilities to support them. Stamford has his only one Doctor's surgery which is already overrun and failing, how is that going to support any new developments.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5725

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Miss Joanna Winterbourne

This area is a candidate wildlife site , Rutland should not be using this open countryside site. Especially as they have far more appropriate options such as St George’s barracks. This plan goes against all Rutland stated environmental aims and policies especially in relation to ecosystem integrity, biodiversity and tree protection.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5739

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Robin Turpin

These houses should not be built on the Quarry Site as Stamford does not currently have the infrastructure to support another 650 houses, Stamford needs more Doctors, dentists, schools and supermarkets, especially at the north end of the town as there is currently nothing there. The extra traffic will cause chaos around Arran Road and Sidney Farm Lane, which is already under pressure. Rutland will get all of the financial benefits if this goes ahead and Stamford will get all of the hassle. Rutland should be looking at sites in Rutland, such as St Georges Barracks, instead Stamford.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5749

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Ms Rachel Butler

Building on Quarry Farm is in conflict with the existing Biodiversity Action Plan, Biodiversity Net Gain legislation and policies EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4 & EN5. This was previously classed as open countryside & should remain so - the UK is facing Nature & Climate crises. Recent flooding in Stamford, built on the confluence of the Gwash & Welland, has shown the need to retain green space within urban areas. Quarry Farm is permanently waterlogged for long periods over the Winter & acts a sponge soaking up excess water for surrounding homes. The site is also on a Mineral Sensitive Area.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5779

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Amanda Wheeler

Quarry Farm is a Local Candidate Wildlife site and it’s inclusion is in conflict with Rutland’s environmental strategy, especially its Nature Recovery Strategy (EN2), Biodiversity Action Plan and previous CS4 policy commitment to not build in open countryside. Neither does it fulfil the criteria for a sustainable community, partly because of the spatial strategy, but also because of its over-reliance on service and infrastructure provision in the neighbouring town of Stamford (within SKDC)

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5781

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Amanda Wheeler

This is set in open countryside and next to a SSSI on the Great North Road. The development will put upon Stamford unacceptable levels of traffic and the town will not have sufficient infrastructure (healthcare, schooling, to cope with this proposal, if taken in conjunction with the Stamford North Development on 1350 houses. This is a green space that serves an important role in the biodiversity and environment of Stamford. Flooding this week has shown how essential it is that we don't overbuild on green spaces.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5792

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Jeremy Storey

This is an area of growing biodiversity and an excellent green space away from the busy roads. The recent new builds on between Tinwell and Empingham Roads were promised additional facilities but have never materialised, but have created considerably more traffic across to Casterton Road. Adding 650+ more residences off Casterton Road will create major congestion. Facilities are already limited in Stamford - dentists, surgeries, schools & leisure, not to mention any supermarkets at the north end of town.
For Rutland County Council to cynically select this location for their new house build effectively within Stamford is outrageous.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5797

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Sally Jordan

This development will harm wildlife and biodiversity. It will create more traffic congestion. The current Lakeside medical centre is already woefully inadequate for Stamford s residents. Already insufficient dentists. Secondary school places are already limited. This is of no benefit to Stamford, only to Rutland County Council.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5812

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Waples

It is a Local Candidate Wildlife site and it’s inclusion is in conflict with Rutland’s environmental strategy, especially its Nature Recovery Strategy (EN2), Biodiversity Action Plan and previous CS4 policy commitment to not build in open countryside. Neither does it fulfil the criteria for a sustainable community, partly because of the spatial strategy, but also because of its over-reliance on service and infrastructure provision in the neighbouring town of Stamford (within SKDC)

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5830

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Jennifer Kemp

Impact on current infrastructure is concerning. State of GP availability in Stamford is already dire and this will increase demand and lower services further. Traffic already heavy through town.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5873

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Valerie Brown

Quarry farm is a wonderful unspoilt area on Stamford's doorstep, enjoyed by large sections of the community. Children, families, dog walkers and wildlife enthusiasts. To build on this site of natural interest flies in the face of biodiversity and environmental goals as stated in RCC's own policies. Wildlife and protected species would lose a valuable habitat. Building on the scale proposed does not produce sustainable communities, taking into account pressure on Stamford and surrounding villages' existing health, education and road capacity. It is unfair for Rutland CC. to gain council tax revenue without expending their resources on overstretched local infrastructure.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5886

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: NGO East Mercia Rivers Trust

Stamford is facing unprecedented development with no water management strategy or flood modelling plan in place. The scale of the proposed North side development is unsuitable for a small market town. The loss of priority habitats, water storage in times of high rainfall is in direct conflict with the Climate & Ecological Crises. The UK is the worst country in Europe where people connect to nature (proven to improve health & well-being) and within the UK, Lincolnshire is the second worst county for people accessing nature. Quarry Farm was classed as open countryside by RCC previously and should remain so.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 5898

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: Ms Nicolette Morphy

Quarry Farm is a Candidate local wildlife site, rich in protected species like badgers and bats. It contains category A woodland. Rutland emphasises the importance of maintaining biodiversity. A country park is proposed. This will be no substitute for the loss of the natural countryside, which offers opportunities for children to make dens and run around freely, or for the loss of animal and plant species. There is little infrastructure to support the proposed new housing, (GP surgery, schools). The town’s centres’ streets are narrow! 2,000 more households in this area seems like a recipe for complete gridlock!

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.