Regulation 18 draft Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 5657

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

But the area identified as a "ground mounted solar PV opportunity area" on the Policies Map to the S of Stamford Road, Ketton, is not suitable for ground mounted PV, or wind turbines. It is at the entrance to the village and its Conservation Area. It is the very site where, last year, a tall metal fence was erected for railway safety, without planning permission, and then had to be replaced with less visually intrusive, and reflective (re road safety) deer fencing.

Support

Representation ID: 5658

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

But should this policy be renamed since it only covers electric vehicles? Public transport, walking and cycling, are the most 'sustainable' ways to travel, not cars, even though they may be electric, and Ketton is very poorly served by public transport.

Support

Representation ID: 5659

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

Whilst the risk of flooding is referenced in this and a number of policies, the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) appears to be out of date for the areas to the South East of the county along the Welland Valley, which includes Ketton . Given the increase in flooding in Ketton over recent years from the rivers Chater and Welland, and surface water and springs, this policy may not be sufficiently robust to avoid additional flood problems, considering the new housing developments here (up to 200 homes) over the period covered by the new LP.

Support

Representation ID: 5661

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

Since the MOD intend vacating in 2026, this site should be included as a full allocation in this Local Plan which will run until 2041. A development here will boost Rutland's, and Oakham and Uppingham's economies as well as provide essential services and infrastructure for communities in the east of Rutland that currently rely on Stamford's already overstretched facilities. The development of Quarry Farm relies on Planning Permission for the whole Stamford North (SKDC) proposal. A St George's development would be independent and wholly Rutland's. A St George's masterplan will be essential and should include an upgrade to sewerage facilities.

Object

Representation ID: 5662

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

This development will only be supported as part of the planning application for the whole Stamford North proposed development. If the Stamford North development is not approved then Rutland will lose 650 homes that it is relying on to maintain its 5 year housing land supply. This will result in a return to 'presumption in favour of (sustainable) development', which allowed Ketton to be saddled with 75 (and another possible 57) houses on top of the 86 which were on allocated sites. Surely safer to rely on sites that do not rely on approval by another LPA.

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.

Object

Representation ID: 5665

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

This site would only be acceptable if Pit Lane was upgraded from a bridleway to an adopted Highway constructed to Highway standards. Currently there are no road drains and a one-sided roundabout. Its junction with the A6121 is close to the access to Ketton Sports and Community Centre, and the Gym, and would need careful assessment with respect to pedestrian safety. Traffic calming measures and a controlled pedestrian crossing on Pit Lane would be required to ensure safety due to the increased numbers attending the Gym and KSCC as a result of the 160 new houses being constructed in Ketton.

Object

Representation ID: 5667

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

This site would only be acceptable if Pit Lane was upgraded from a bridleway to an adopted Highway constructed to Highway standards. Currently there are no road drains and a one-sided roundabout. Its junction with the A6121 is close to the access to Ketton Sports and Community Centre, and the Gym, and would need careful assessment with respect to pedestrian safety. Traffic calming measures and a controlled pedestrian crossing on Pit Lane would be required to ensure safety due to the increased numbers attending the Gym and KSCC as a result of the 160 new houses being constructed in Ketton.

Object

Representation ID: 5668

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

This site would only be acceptable if Pit Lane was upgraded from a bridleway to an adopted Highway constructed to Highway standards. Currently there are no road drains and a one-sided roundabout. Its junction with the A6121 is close to the access to Ketton Sports and Community Centre, and the Gym, and would need careful assessment with respect to pedestrian safety. Traffic calming measures and a controlled pedestrian crossing on Pit Lane would be required to ensure safety due to the increased numbers attending the Gym and KSCC as a result of the 160 new houses being constructed in Ketton.

Support

Representation ID: 5669

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Ketton Parish Council

Agent: Mary Cade

But with reference to point f). Ketton, like other communities in the East of the county look to Stamford for their services and facilities. Our bus service is woefully inadequate – we can only travel to Uppingham or Stamford, but not in the evening or on Sundays. Attending a doctor’s appointment in either town by bus requires at least 2 hours. Ketton to Oakham takes almost 2 hours by public transport (2 buses or bus and train), and one would need to leave Oakham by 4pm to get back the same day.