Regulation 18 draft Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 7084

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Peterborough Diocesan Board of Finance

Agent: Andrew Granger & Co

The direction of Policy SS 1 is supported in principle, identifying Uppingham as one of the main sites for new development.

However, we consider that the proposed housing delivery of at least 123 dwellings per annum would result in an under provision of housing compared with the current average annual level of new housing and the underlying level of demand.

The withdrawn Local Plan had proposed a new garden village at St Georges Barracks (Edith Weston) for up to 2,300 dwellings. Whilst this site has been withdrawn from consideration, the original version of the Plan had clearly identified a need for the additional 2,300 dwellings (in addition to other growth identified across the rest of the county).

The housing numbers proposed in Policy SS1 therefore should be uplifted to reflect the reality of the situation.

We submit that the capacity for windfall sites within the Planned Limits of Development at Uppingham is extremely limited and that additional allocated development sites outside the current PLD will be required.

Support

Representation ID: 7729

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Peterborough Diocesan Board of Finance

Agent: Andrew Granger & Co

The following representation is made on behalf of the Peterborough Diocesan Board of Finance who are the owners of land lying to the north of Leicester Road, Uppingham.
At approximately 64.24 acres, the land has the potential to accommodate : -
• Residential Development (500-600 dwellings) including affordable housing. There is strong developer interest in the site
• Provision of Part of the proposed Western Bypass for Uppingham
• Siting and provision of additional community facilities and biodiversity net gains
• Landscaping to buffer the northern edge of Uppingham against the A47
The land is crossed by a public footpath which provides a potential link through to Uppingham itself.
Our client's land to the north of Leicester Road comprises a site that would provide a location for sustainable and comprehensive growth immediately adjacent to the emerging town boundary.