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 noted. Regarding proximity of Ketton CA to area of opportunity for ground-mounted solar pv, the potential impact of a development on the setting of a heritage asset such as a conservation area is not typically something that can be shown on a map by applying a standard buffer. Every application will have site-specific constraints such as heritage assets and their settings and the impact of these may vary significantly depending on the specifics of the site and the nature of the proposal. As set out in the Local Plan such matters would be assessed against other relevant policies in the Local Plan (in addition to CC8) as well as policies in any relevant Neighbourhood Plan.

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.

Comments noted. The changing of the title of the policy to ‘Electric Vehicle Charging and Electric Bike parking’ will help clarify the extent of the policy. Other policies in the Local Plan, namely SC3: Promoting good quality design, INF1: Infrastructure and connectivity, INF2: Securing sustainable transport and INF3: Walking and cycling seek to promote and enhance opportunities for other forms of sustainable 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of flooding is referenced in this and a number of policies, the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) appears to be out of date for the areas to the South East of the county along the Welland Valley, which includes Ketton .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 noted. The overall objective of the SFRA is to identify any constraints on housing and employment growth planned for Rutland up to 2041 that may be imposed by flood risk and how these can be resolved i.e. by ensuring that flood risk taken into consideration. The updated SFRA 2023 uses the latest flood risk maps from the Environment Agency data source March 2023. It also includes an assessment of the implications of climate change on flood risk.

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.

Support noted. The approach taken in the Local Plan for the location of new housing is for a wider spread of development across the communities whilst acknowledging 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 and Woolfox alike, are to be identified as Future Opportunity Areas. RCC has worked with SKDC over the Stamford North proposals, and jointly prepared a Delivery Statement that sets out the means of delivering the scheme in a coordinated manner. The development of Quarry Farm will contribute towards Rutland’s housing supply and any monies from CIL/Section 106 agreement will go to RCC. Infrastructure requirements for SGB would be set out in the masterplan.

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.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

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.

All site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received to determine their suitability for allocation.

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.

Noted. Site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received.

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.

Noted. Site appraisals have been reviewed in the light of comments and further evidence received.

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.

All proposed allocations will have consultations with our Highways team to ensure the road network has suitable capacity for the developments.

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.

Support for the policy noted. Bus timetabling is outside the scope of the Local Plan. A review of bus services within Rutland is under way, which is expected to re-shape how bus services operate in the County, including expansion of Demand Responsive Transport facilities and the provision of a ‘Mobi-Hub’ at Oakham Memorial Hospital funding through the Levelling Up Fund. The Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) 2021-2036 is the live plan for bus network enhancement that's reviewed annually to accommodate changes to policy, services or plans. Annual progress against the plan can be found on the Council website. The overarching vision is to: “Create a county where the bus is a realistic transport choice through building a bus network and support system that enables residents of and visitors to Rutland to travel by bus wherever and whenever they need to in a convenient, seamless and environmentally friendly way”. Through specific public transport surveys you have told us that you will use the bus more if there are more frequent services, to more places, on more days and for longer hours. To support this better information, improved waiting facilities, cleaner buses and more environmentally friendly buses are required. It is estimated that in excess of £3.5m is required in order to deliver all of the measures outlined within the BSIP. This would come from DfT funding and Council revenue budgets. Progress towards our objectives to improve service provision can be found on the Council website.Improvements to bus scheduling between Ketton and Stamford are included in this review as a result of the North Stamford site allocation. In addition the Local Cycling and Walking Plan identifies the potential for improvement shared walking and cycleways between Normanton and Stamford via Ketton (£1.95m est) - details of the proposed route can be found in the LCWIP in the Councils website.