Support

Representation ID: 4616

Received: 04/12/2023

Respondent: Mr Nigel Roberts

Agree

Support noted.

Support

Representation ID: 4750

Received: 13/12/2023

Respondent: Mr Andrew Lunn

New housing sites should include roof solar panels as standard.
If old buildings are being demolished then there needs to be proof that this is the best option. Cost should not be just the only reason. It may cost more to refurbish but it will be a greener solution.

Disagree. It would not be appropriate to require all new houses to have solar panels through a prescriptive local plan policy as there are a number of factors that would need to be taken into account such as location, efficiency, viability and whether other forms of renewable energy are more appropriate. Such provision is, however, supported and encouraged in policy documents such as the NPPF and PPG, the National Design Guide (2021), Design Guidelines for Rutland (2021) and Local Plan Policy CC2 seeks to maximise energy generation from on-site renewable sources. Policy CC5 requires a full justification for the demolition or part demolition of a building with a presumption in favour of its retention.

Support

Representation ID: 5010

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Sara Glover

More details please on how this will be achieved - RCC to do more in respect of re-use of materials

The move towards a circular economy would be achieved through the implementation of Policy CC1. This is a proactive policy supporting proposals that demonstrate their meeting of circular economy principles in order to reduce the demand for raw materials and making provision for the storage and management of waste for recycling and/or reuse. This approach is also echoed in the Minerals and Waste policies and in Local Plan Policy CC5: Embodied Carbon. It is consistent with the environmental objective of sustainable development in the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 5036

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Julie Gray

If this policy is to be taken seriously the principles within should be applied to the Sustainability Appraisal to create a circular plan! None of the very well made points in this policy have been applied to the site selection of the Officers Mess - which could and should be repurposed.
Rutland could and should be one of the first counties to achieve Net Zero by 2040 - but there needs to be a much stronger plan.

Disagree. The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) is a vital supporting document that has been used to inform the development of policies, the spatial strategy and the allocations of sites for development. Climate change is one of the themes used in the appraisal process. The allocation of the Officers’ Mess at Edith Weston in H1 follows an extensive appraisals process which included appraisal against the Sustainability Objectives from the SA. Having declared a Climate Crisis, the council proposes a number of bold climate change policies that go beyond expected national policy changes.

Support

Representation ID: 5058

Received: 02/01/2024

Respondent: Mary Cade

Demolition should only be supported where it has been demonstrated there is no alternative. Expert advice and additional facilities will be needed to help with feeding construction waste into a local circular economy eg waste recovery sites to deposit what is no longer required and from which to acquire 'second hand' building materials.

CC5 sets out a presumption in favour of re-using buildings over their demolition. The plan supports the use of recycled and secondary aggregates (in place of primary aggregates) and their use will reduce the waste sent for final disposal and is in line with the Circular Economy (Policy CC1).

Object

Representation ID: 5148

Received: 03/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Frank Brett

The Policy does not have much to say about the Circular Economy beyond construction. I suppose this highlights the limitations of the Local Plan, in that it is only about (property and land) development. This policy is a good example of where a cross-reference to other policies would be useful to the reader (e.g. referencing policies which touch on source of materials, including potential reuse).

One of the principle aims of the Local Plan is to guide new development and Policy CC1 does relate to the built environment. Reference is made in Policy CC1 to the Minerals and Waste chapter of the Local Plan where the achievement of a circular economy are most pertinent. The Plan does not generally include cross-referencing between policies as policies should not be read in isolation and there will be different combinations of policies relevant to different proposals.

Object

Representation ID: 5406

Received: 04/01/2024

Respondent: North Luffenham Parish Council

Whilst supportive of the aims of the policy, we cannot see how this will be interpreted, e,g if the approach to Site Waste is listed as not complying with the 5R's will this lead to the application being refused?

Support for the aims of the policy noted. Policy CC1 is supportive of proposals that demonstrate the meeting of circular economy principles. In assessing applications for planning permission, these must be determined in accordance with the development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Support

Representation ID: 5558

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs laura alcock

Circular economy should be driven by local and central government. Encouraging all business and individuals.

Support noted. Government legislation and policy stress the importance of planning in securing reductions in carbon emissions and this is applied through the local plan policies and council strategies that apply to businesses and residents.

Support

Representation ID: 5805

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Sue Scarrott

Circular economy is vital for the reduced Carbon future. This policy needs to go further and be stringent.

Support noted. This is a proactive policy, part of the approach that is in line with objectives of the Climate Change Act (as amended) and is consistent with the environmental objective of sustainable development in the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 5834

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Mr adam cade

The three principles of the circular economy would be reinforced if the following was added:
• “Waste and pollution should be viewed as design flaws rather than the inevitable products of the buildings and infrastructure as constructed.”

Disagree. The Waste Hierarchy in Policy CC1 recognises that the prevention of waste is the most effective environmental solution to reduce the generation of waste but it is acknowledged that waste can be unavoidable as a result of some industrial processes. In that case, waste should not be conceived as a design flaw but instead ways be found to treat it further down the waste hierarchy scale.

Support

Representation ID: 5838

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: RCC Expert Panel on Carbon Reduction

The three principles of the circular economy would be reinforced if the following was added:
• “Waste and pollution should be viewed as design flaws rather than the inevitable products of the buildings and infrastructure as constructed.”

Disagree. The Waste Hierarchy in Policy CC1 recognises that the prevention of waste is the most effective environmental solution to reduce the generation of waste but it is acknowledged that waste can be unavoidable as a result of some industrial processes. In that case, waste should not be conceived as a design flaw but instead ways be found to treat it further down the waste hierarchy scale.

Support

Representation ID: 6282

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Chris Read

Agree

Support noted.

Support

Representation ID: 6419

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Dennis Stanley

Agree

Support noted.

Support

Representation ID: 6472

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Ms Jo Carr

Before we even consider losing ground to new housing developments, we absolutely must prioritising existing vacancies buildings be they residential or otherwise. They also should be renovated for human habitation with environmental protection principles in place that support the circular economy (i.E. rooftop solar arrays, insulation, elevation from the ground to protect from flooding).

Support for Policy CC1 noted. Other policies in the Climate Change chapter seek to reduce energy use by, and carbon emissions from, buildings including through the use of renewable energy (Policies CC2 and CC4) and to avoid wastage of embodied carbon (Policy CC5).

Object

Representation ID: 6488

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Andrew Jenkins

This policy does not go far enough. It is vital the principle of Circular Economy goes beyond the built environment. It should include policies to reduce waste of energy, water and all materials consumed by the citizens of Rutland. It should include measures to educate businesses and the public on waste reduction, vital in the current cost of living concerns. Circular economy principles should be included in all spatial planning strategies

The Circular Economy is applied appropriately in the Local Plan to the built environment. The Local Plan seeks to reduce energy and water consumption in development and to deliver sustainable development. It is the role of other council department strategies to deal with education of its citizens regarding waste.

Support

Representation ID: 6751

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

But are concerned that regardless of size, householder applications for extensions and alterations should be exempt from Design and Access Statements.

We would ask that in Conservation Areas where an extensions or alterations involves construction for two storeys or more, a D & A Statement, should be provided.
This is in line with the existing requirement for all new builds in Conservation Areas.

The reason for seeking such a requirement is to ensure that larger extensions and alterations properly consider layout in relations to surrounding buildings, the scale of the development, landscaping, appearance, context in relation to the neighbourhood plan, consultation with local community, proposed use and access and parking requirements.

Support for Policy CC1 noted. Design and Access Statements are legally required to accompany planning applications for certain types of development but (unless a listed building) are not required for householder applications. It would not, therefore, be appropriate to include their requirement under this policy.

Object

Representation ID: 7153

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Manor Oak Homes

Agent: Mr Andy Moffat

Whilst the intention that all developments (with the exception of householder applications for extensions and alterations) set out within submitted Design and Access Statements the approach to site waste management and how construction waste will be addressed is supported in principle, the expectations need to be proportionate to the type and scale of development proposed.

Agree. The level of detail in a Design and Access Statement (DAS) should be proportionate to the complexity of the application. The scope of a DAS is, however, limited and Government guidance on DAS sets out that they (DAS) provide a framework for applicants to explain how the proposed development is a suitable response to the site and its setting, and demonstrate that it can be adequately accessed by prospective users. It would not be reasonable to include in a DAS the developer’s approach in waste management as required in Policy CC1. This would need to be part of the Council’s local list for validation requirements. Suggest 2nd para of CC1 is reworded to: All developments (with the exception of householder applications for extensions and alterations) should be accompanied by a statement setting out their approach to site waste management……

Object

Representation ID: 7221

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Harold Dermott

This is an interesting, new to Rutland, policy concept: together with Policy CC5 (Embodied Carbon) it will have a significant long term effect on carbon emissions.

However I note that the policy as written sounds like a Waste Management issue rather that addressing a “Circular Economy” as described in your consultation document. I would strongly suggest that the wording of Policy CC1 is altered to include, as a minimum, your phrase that requires that “buildings are designed for adaptation, reconstruction, and deconstruction, extending the useful life of buildings”. If this is the intention, it should be in the policy.

Disagree. The text accompanying Policy CC1 defines what a circular economy entails and gives examples of proposals that would be supported due to their contribution towards delivering such principles. Policy CC3: Resilient and Flexible Design already requires developers to demonstrate how new buildings are fit for purpose in the long term.

Object

Representation ID: 7249

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Manton Parish Council

Has there been any reference to the Household recycling survey completed in 2021 to inform decision making in waste management?

Policy CC1 aims to complement policies in Chapter 10: Minerals and Waste where the management of household waste across the County is dealt with. The principles of the Circular Economy are referenced in Chapter 10.

Object

Representation ID: 7341

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: The Society of Merchant Venturers

Agent: Savills

Whilst the title of this policy relates to the circular economy, the wording of the policy focuses on waste
management and construction waste. The supporting text briefly addresses the principles of the circular
economy, however, these are not addressed within the policy itself. If this policy is seeking to address the
circular economy design principles, the policy should relate more to the design of the buildings and how to
ensure they are reused and adapted with appropriate evidence to support the policy wording and providing
certainty as to how the policy should be implemented.

Agree that the principles of the Circular Economy do go beyond waste management and construction waste but the policy also requires developers to show how the broader principles of a Circular Economy have been taken into account in their proposals, with examples in the accompanying text given of these. It is also consistent with the environmental objective of sustainable development in the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 7665

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: South Luffenham Parish Council

Plan concentrates on new build developments and reducing waste. As new development will only realise 10% growth of new homes over a 20-year period, more survey work should be undertaken on the existing household recycling and how that service could be improved. How will this be managed, resources required to audit, the Council are already stretched in terms of Highways inspectors for example. More Building control inspectors would be required to monitor the new developments.

Policy CC1 aims to complement policies in Chapter 10: Minerals and Waste where the management of household waste, including recycling, across the County is dealt with. The principles of the Circular Economy are referenced in Chapter 10. It is not the role of the Local Plan to consider staffing implications of policies.

Support

Representation ID: 7727

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water

We support policies on the circular economy including CC1 and Anglian Water continues to seek to maximise the resource value in operations including the generation of energy from biowastes. The waste hierarchy supports our aim to assist Councils in utilising existing infrastructure capacity rather than build new capacity which generates waste in construction.

Support from Anglian Water and their approach to minimizing waste generation welcomed.

Support

Representation ID: 7870

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Ryhall Parish Council

CC1 Supporting a Circular Economy - Support

Support noted.