Object

Representation ID: 5179

Received: 03/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Frank Brett

The Introduction and Policies should state that increases in employment opportunities should only be in proportion to expected population growth in the County. Otherwise, an implication that growth in itself and without set limits is preferred could encourage net commuting into Rutland and/or create a demand for housing above the planning projections. Economic growth should be in proportion to population growth only otherwise the term ‘sustainable’ does not seem justified.

The Rutland Employment Needs & Economic Development Evidence
Draft Report (August 2023) has been used to underpin and justify the policies in this chapter. The key findings of which are set out on in the 'Why are these policies needed?' section.

The Plan aims to ensure that Rutland delivers enough new jobs for the labour force arising from planned population growth. The policies and allocations in the Plan seek to do this proportionately, in line with the report outlined above.

Object

Representation ID: 6428

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Dennis Stanley

I find it strange that references is made to Economic strategy 2023 does this exist? why is it not availably given the new one that seems to be in development
for the last 18 months would have been invaluable in informing this exercise. I think we need positive actions not just fine words.

Noted. Rutland Economic Development Strategy was approved at Cabinet on 12th March 2024

Object

Representation ID: 7396

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Morcott Parish Council

All the largest employment sectors in the county, with the exception of Defence operate within the more urban centres. It is logical then that Policy E1 should support employment growth in those locations and avoid development beyond those centres. This would meet the sustainability objectives of the Plan policies and targets rather than contradict them.
Identification of employment sites must surely follow the logic of the paragraph above.
Employment Land allocation should be secured in existing employment centres of Oakham and Uppingham for smaller industrial development along with the already identified allocations in Ketton.

St George's Barracks to be allocated for small local demand space, mid-size warehouse development amongst a mix-use plan and Woolfox for major warehouse development with the benefit of a smaller industrial park for local regional demand.

The identification of Employment sites in rural locations,
contradicts so many of the other policies in the Plan and will impact on the landscape and historic setting of villages.

Whilst it is recognised that employment development in urban locations represents the most logical and suitable option, however the need to identify opportunities for employment sites beyond this does need to be considered to meet the needs of the area's economy in the longer term.

Both the St George's Barracks site and Woolfox represent locations in the smaller rural settlements in Rutland beyond the urban settlements of Oakham and Uppingham, which are of significant scale.

The allocation of employment sites beyond the urban areas will consider any harm likely to be caused alongside the benefit to the area's economy, both at larger sites mentioned above and other sites at other rural settlements. It is also important to recognise that employment opportunities which are of an appropriate scale and use in the rural areas provide choice in the market.

Object

Representation ID: 7404

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Morcott Parish Council

Detailed comments have been made about the Rutland Employment Needs and Economic Development Evidence report (Aug 2023).
It is considered that the evidence base provided by Iceni Projects Ltd contains many errors and judgements not appropriate to Rutland.
it relies on a paucity of information and data, so that in drafting the report that the analysts (Iceni) have to make broad and sweeping generalities and assumptions which are in part inaccurate or otherwise misleading. At best the data is unreliable.

The Rutland Employment Needs and Economic Development Evidence report (August 2023) forms part of the Local Plan's evidence, providing robust evidence to the support the inclusion of the policies in this Chapter. The data in the report is based on a point in time and is considered sufficient and up to date.

Object

Representation ID: 7743

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Anglian Water

32 In June 2023 we advised Council’s in the Anglian Water region on the introduction of restrictions to non- domestic water supply which may limit employment development. That position statement is also attached to this response. Noting that the majority of Rutland is outside of our service area, we recognise that new or expanding business on the east of the county and in around Stamford may generate new demands for water. When this demand is over 0.15MLD then that request for a new demand may be declined. Where allocations in Policy E1 are for office, warehousing, and logistics these would be unlikely to require that quantum of water. Light industrial uses and in particular food and drink manufacture may generate such demands.
We recommend that Policy E1, E2 and E4 have an informative advising that applicants should contact Anglian Water at an early stage in site selection to consider water demands and process efficiencies.

It is recognised that new employment development is likely to generate an increased demand for water, particularly those for food and drink manufacture. Where these relate to site allocations, development principles for these sites can include specific requirements which relate to the requirements of planning applications which will come forward on the allocated sites.

Object

Representation ID: 7798

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Edith Weston Parish Council

We feel that this chapter lacks detail how our economy is going to grow. For example, more specifically in terms of how inward investment is going to be achieved as the policy seems heavily reliant on entrepreneurship coming from within our existing community which is at odds with the current diversity and age of population.

The allocation of new employment sites as well the safeguarding of existing locations allows the area to provide sustainable growth to the area's economy through the provision of jobs. Attracting companies into the area of these new sites is a mechanism to attract inward investment and provide local people who have obtained skills to be retained within the area. Also, growth to the area's economy will provide opportunities for inward migration from skilled workers and contributing to Rutland's economy as set out in the Economic Strategy 2023.