Regulation 19 Rutland Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 8490

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Policy SS1 outlines employment and housing levels for the plan period, with development focusing on Oakham, Uppingham, and Stamford. The overall direction of the plan is supported and it is acknowledged that 123 dwellings is a minimum, and includes land reuse in St George's Barracks and Woolfox Opportunity Areas. Allison Homes welcomes the commitment to an early review of the Local Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 8491

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Policy SS2 establishes the support for policy compliant proposals within the Planned Limits of Development (PLDs) as indicated on the policies map. The supporting texts confirms Neighbourhood Plans can make “small scale” adjustments to PLDs, which will be reviewed and amended by subsequent Local Plan reviews. Allison Homes consider the PLDs should be extended to incorporate the proposed allocation of Ayston Road, Uppingham given the advanced stage of the Neighbourhood Plan review.

Object

Representation ID: 8493

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Allison Homes supports Policy H1 for 650 dwellings in Stamford North, aiming for determination in early 2025. They suggest applying a 20% buffer due to the low housing requirement and potential delays. They also consider increasing the number of units allocated through the Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan review to meet the increased buffer. They control land off Ayston Road, Uppingham, which benefits from a draft allocation for 78 dwellings, making it deliverable for the required numbers during the plan period.

Support

Representation ID: 8494

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Allison Homes support Policy H2 in its allocation of Quarry Farm, Stamford for a residential development of up to 650 homes. The site is controlled, with a well-progressed outline planning application covering the whole allocation. The site-specific allocation requirements are also supported.

Object

Representation ID: 8495

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Allison Homes consider the minimum density of 25dph referred to in H3 should be increased to 30dph in line with the site capacity exercise in H1. Whilst it is acknowledged the wording allows for flexibility, to reflect local circumstances, the target minimum should not be less than the site assessment exercise, particularly when considering the emphasis on the need for smaller properties, naturally resulting in higher densities.

Object

Representation ID: 8497

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

7.1 Allison Homes acknowledge the flexibility of Policy H4 allows for up-to-date evidence and site-specific circumstances to be considered over the plan period. However, it’s considered the final sentence of limb
(a) needs refining to acknowledge extra-care, and supported housing will not be required on developments of 10+ dwellings. This is unrealistic / impractical unless site-specific allocations require otherwise.

Object

Representation ID: 8498

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

8.1 Allison Homes support Policy E1.1 in its allocation of Car Park 3 Rutland Showground however consider the proposed use could be broadened from “High quality office and other high-quality employment” to “range of employment uses”, in line with E1.2.

Support

Representation ID: 8499

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Allison Homes supports the refinement of EN3 to reflect the Environment Act (2021) mandatory requirement for new developments to provide 10% biodiversity net gain.

Object

Representation ID: 8500

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

10.1 Whilst the direction of Policies CC1-CC5 are supported, Allison Homes consider they have potential to duplicate and/or overlap matters more appropriately dealt with by the National Building Regulations. It’s considered a single more focussed climate change policy for new development and changes to existing buildings requiring as a minimum compliance with latest Building Regulations would reduce complexity and ambiguity for applicants and decision-makers.

Support

Representation ID: 8501

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Allison Homes

Proposed policy reflects Building Regulation requirements and is supported.