Last day to voice opinion on plans to build thousands more homes in Rutland

The public consultation was launched last year

More homes could be built in Oakham and Uppingham to protect the rural beauty of Rutland
Author: Victoria HornagoldPublished 8th Jan 2024

It's the final day for people in Rutland to voice their opinions on Rutland's draft Local Plan.

The draft contains the Vision, Objectives, Spatial Strategy and Planning Policy framework which the council 'consider will best address the challenges and utilise the unique opportunities that face Rutland now and in the future'.

It has been shaped by responses received to the Issues and Option Consultation in summer 2022.

It has also been informed by the 'new and updated' evidence base that has been prepared, which includes research on specific issues relating to the Plan and range from; Retail and Town Centre to Climate Change and Viability, as well as emerging Council and Regional strategies.

The consultation end at 4pm today after running for 8 weeks from the 13th November 2023.

Rutland County Council say while it 'looks and reads like a new Local Plan', it is still a 'work in progress'.

People can submit their ideas via the online portal.

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