'There's huge concerns': Campaigners warn against thousands of new Stamford homes

Over 2,500 homes could be built over the next few decades

Author: Ellis MaddisonPublished 6th Feb 2023

Local campaigners say there are "huge concerns" over road access and traffic issues, should thousands of new homes be built in Stamford.

Combined plans for new housing in the area could see over 2,500 new homes built around the town over the next 20 years - which could see the population rise by nearly 30%.

Carys Vaughn is from Protect Quarry Farm, a group protesting one of the proposed builds - she's urging residents to contact Rutland and South Kesteven District Council with their concerns:

'If you gave them those statistics, I don't think many people would find that very sustainable. There's lots of concerns, huge concerns, about the ability of the town to cope, in terms of road infrastructure.'

'We understand that a certain level of housing and development is needed, but you have to ask the question is a 28% increase in the population sustainable?'

'Every driver is going to find the most efficient way out of the town, and that is going to put huge pressure on the centre of the town, but also lots of the villages - I really want to raise the alarm to the villages surrounding Stamford.'

A new "neighbourhood"

Developers behind Stamford's biggest plan for new housing, Stamford North, said the project would bring with it a primary school, a shopping centre, two parks and potentially lots more local facilities.

Find out what else Stamford North can bring to town: https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/rutland/news/better-transport-sixth-form/

SKDC said they had no new comments to make, except for that the formal consultation period is currently ongoing and is due to expire on 27th February 2023.

The application for Stamford North can be found here

Rutland County Council were approached for a comment.

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