Regulation 18 draft Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 6749

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

BPC recognises the need to review their Barrowden and Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan 5 years after adoption, i.e. commencing in 2024.

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.

Object

Representation ID: 6752

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

CC2
There appears to be a contradiction between these two policies in that CC2 seeks “.. to optimise opportunities for solar gain..”, whereas Page 81 CC3 should “.. prevent overheating..”

We would ask that these policies are clarified and examples of how developer can optimise solar gain while preventing overheating.

Object

Representation ID: 6753

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

There appears to be a contradiction between these two policies in that CC2 seeks “.. to optimise opportunities for solar gain..”, whereas Page 81 CC3 should “.. prevent overheating..”

We would ask that these policies are clarified and examples of how developer can optimise solar gain while preventing overheating.

Support

Representation ID: 6754

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

We fully support the retrofitting of energy efficient measures in listed buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas but would ask that there should be a presumption in favour of such improvements with the appropriate caveats to safeguard the historical aspects of listed buildings.

There is a typo in the Policy, second last line, the “in” is not required.

Object

Representation ID: 6755

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

This Policy is ambiguous and needs to be made clearer. It can be read that the policy only applies to major developments which should not be the case.

The use of “where appropriate “ is far too loose and needs to have further clarity either in terms of size of development or size in relation to the plot or total hard surfaced area in relation to the plot size. The B & W Neighbourhood Plans in Policy BW7 has a simple statement which should be used in the Local Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 6759

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

We note the inclusion of Barrowden within the Larger Village Group. Is the condition for the release of land sufficiently strong in relation to the work being undertaken “normally” through the Local Plan review?

Is the only other occasion when such development would be approved would be due to lack of supply in the County?

Object

Representation ID: 6760

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

SS2
We question whether this statement is redundant as the requirement for Design & Access Statements is specified within the NPPF

Support

Representation ID: 6761

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

We support the proposed modifications to the Planned Limits of Development.

However we are concerned about the lack of a Policy statement regarding Backland Developments, We ask that a statement similar to that used in the Barrowden and Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan Policy BW8 be incorporated in the Local Plan

Object

Representation ID: 6762

Received: 05/01/2024

Respondent: Barrowden Parish Council

We support the development of St George’s Barracks on a more extensive basis than up to 500 homes.

It has the opportunity if properly developed to provide all the housing and employment required in Rutland over a 20 year period as a properly designed new self sufficient new town and with facilities which could be used by other residents in Rutland such as medical and sports facilities, etc.