Object

Representation ID: 5088

Received: 03/01/2024

Respondent: Natural England

Whilst Natural England generally welcome this objective we would like to see the Nature Recovery Network specifically mentioned. The following additional wording is suggested:
“Seek initiative-taking and creative solutions to securing endangered assets in perpetuity and improving landscape connectivity for people and wildlife and contribute to the establishment of the nature recovery network.”

Comments noted. Agree. Add in ‘and contribute to the establishment of the nature recovery network’ at end of third para.

Support

Representation ID: 5357

Received: 04/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Mary Cate

Agree

Support noted.

Support

Representation ID: 5755

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Braunston-in-Rutland Parish Council

Trees and hedgerows are vital and numbers should be increased

Support noted.

Support

Representation ID: 5767

Received: 06/01/2024

Respondent: Langham Parish Council

Support, but what does 'Landscape connectivity' mean?

Support noted. Landscape connectivity refers to landscape linkages for both biodiversity to be able to move and for people being able to access the natural environment.

Support

Representation ID: 6270

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Chris Read

Don't 'concrete-over' a huge wholly rural area outside any parish PLD.
Protect those multifunctional blue and green infrastructure areas.
Biodiversity - Don't pretend that biodiversity losses can be offset - that is pure bollocks.
From a human perspective - If I told you I was moving your garden to Lincolnshire - you'd be a bit upset. And you'd and you'd say. "But you're moving my garden to an area that's already a garden".
From a biodiversity perspective. Every ecosystem is unique. If you destroy one micro-system, it can't be 'offset', 'recreated'. It's gone.
Maybe try not to do it again.

Comments noted. The Spatial Strategy focusses new development within the PLDs. Development outside of the PLD on unallocated land would only be permitted where needed to maintain sufficient housing land supply, and would normally be considered through a review of the Local Plan. GBI is protected and enhanced under Local Plan Policy EN7. Biodiversity net gain is now a statutory requirement where on-site mitigation is the preferred option unless off-site mitigation offers the best outcome for biodiversity, is close by, and follows the mitigation strategy.

Support

Representation ID: 6351

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mrs Hannah Williams

I would also prefer the following wording to be added: "Seek initiative-taking and creative solutions to securing endangered assets in perpetuity and improving landscape connectivity for people and wildlife and contribute to the establishment of the nature recovery network."

Support and comments noted. Agree to add in ‘and contribute to the establishment of the nature recovery network’ at end of third para.

Support

Representation ID: 6384

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Dennis Stanley

I would like to see more emphasis on celebration our heritage developing pride in our built and natural environment. For example use of well established interpretation programs interpretation boards ,blue plaques, through education in schools Heritage trails.

Support and comments noted. Such initiatives would generally fall outside the remit of the Local Plan and would be promoted by other departments of the council or bodies such as civic societies or English Heritage.

Support

Representation ID: 6944

Received: 04/01/2024

Respondent: Mr Cristian Durant

Agent: DLP Planning Ltd

The client is supportive of this objective and is keen to enhance the built environment in the village of Whitwell, specifically at Land West of Apple Gate House, Bull Brig Lane.

The protection of the natural environment is also supported by the client and the appeal application.

Support and comments noted.

Support

Representation ID: 7573

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Historic England

Reference to heritage assets and their settings is strongly
welcomed.

Support noted.

Object

Representation ID: 7782

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Edith Weston Parish Council

Recent policies propose intensive re-development of the St George’s Barracks site and greenfield development in the Edith Weston parish.

Whilst this represents a reduction from previous proposals, these proposals are at odds with the vision, particularly with respect to climate change, rural character and natural environment and infrastructure.

Similarly, they would be contrary to strategic objectives SO1, SO2, SO3, SO4, SO5, SO8, SO9, and SO10.

Comments noted. The Local Plan acknowledges that SGB may be appropriate for meeting some future development needs either during this plan period and/or beyond. The Local Plan must allocate sufficient housing land to meet housing needs during the plan period and the Council took the decision that SGB is identified in the Local Plan as a Future Opportunity Area. The masterplan must detail how the scheme will satisfy the policies of the Local Plan that follow on from the Vision and Strategic Objectives, including those relating to the built and natural environment.

Object

Representation ID: 7819

Received: 07/01/2024

Respondent: CPRE Rutland

an explanation of ‘landscape connectivity' would be helpful.

Question noted. Landscape connectivity refers to landscape linkages for both biodiversity to be able to move and for people being able to access the natural environment.

Object

Representation ID: 7859

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Ryhall Parish Council

8 Protect and Enhance the Built and Natural Environment

The proposed development at Quarry Farm is contradictory to this strategy. This strategy already exists in the current plan; however, it would appear that this strategy has less priority than the housing need.

What is the point of having Local Wildlife Sites if we allow them to be developed??
If RCC is to be considered a seriously in this respect, there should be no exceptions unless required through National Strategic Infrastructure Project.

Comments noted. The Local Plan allocates Quarry Farm (as part of the Stamford North development) for housing and it forms a fundamental part of the Spatial Strategy for the delivery of housing. All allocated housing sites have been through a rigorous site appraisal process that cover environmental, social and economic factors. The availability and deliverability of development sites is a key part of ensuring that housing needs are met through the Local Plan. The allocation of Stamford North will facilitate the delivery of the wider site and meet the duty to co-operate requirement for South Kesteven DC and Rutland. In this case the wider economic and social benefits of the Stamford North scheme were considered to outweigh the loss of the biodiversity interests. The Quarry Farm proposals will include mitigation to ensure biodiversity net gain secured through a habitat creation and management plan.