Object

Representation ID: 8548

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: De Merke Estates

Agent: Stantec

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Supports the provision of new employment allocations at Oakham, which will help to strengthen the important role and function of the County Town. Such allocations are welcomed but they should be alongside properly planned housing allocations in order that the social and economic benefits can be realised in pursuit of sustainable development.

Object

Representation ID: 8579

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Best Little Building Co. Ltd

Agent: Invicta Planning

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The Economic Statement by Marrons considers the Council's employment needs evidence and policy in the Pre-Submission Draft Local Plan, considering the business needs of Best Little Building Co. Ltd. The statement highlights the constraints of the Rutland industrial market, the need to address the low vacancy rate, and the potential constraints of the 26.6ha industrial floor space allocated in the Local Plan. The proposed Site offers an opportunity to meet economic growth objectives while meeting the immediate need of a growing local business in Ketton. However, the economic policies of the Local Plan do not adequately reflect the overall employment need for Rutland and do not provide adequate flexibility for businesses, particularly SMEs, to grow.