Regulation 18 draft Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 7177

Received: 08/01/2024

Respondent: Leicestershire Police

Key Points:

Rutland County Council are requested to work with Leicestershire Police by consulting with them on large-scale applications, firstly to gain their perspective from a
design front and secondly to understand whether the associated growth would produce a need for additional policing infrastructure. If this is the case then Leicestershire Police will assess each application on an individual basis, by looking at the current level and location of available officers and then the demand associated with that development.

Areas including public space, shop frontages and appropriate security such as shutters should include sympathetic design and be in keeping with local architecture, whilst still providing effective security. Other key areas where planning can support the local
businesses includes the night time economy. Effective planning including lighting and use of CCTV, if required will reduce the risk of crime and disorder.

Currently Rutland County Council have a number of S106 Agreements in respect to new developments within the Rutland County Council area in support of Policing. Also, no CIL funding is provided towards Policing, resulting in only statutory funding via the Policing precept and Government and S106 obligations. Where new demand is placed on Policing resources due to expansion Leicestershire Police, Rutland County Council and people within Rutland County area would benefit from support of the provision of S106/CIL and future S106 bids will be considered in support of Policing provision within the Rutland County Council area.

Comment Noted. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan reflects these comments and sets out more detail to support policy INF 1 with respect to the funding of emergency services .