People in Stamford can give their views on proposals for 650 houses
the consultation is open from today
People in Stamford are being offered the chance to give their views on proposals to build up to 650 new houses to the north of the town from today.
You can view the proposal and have your say before a planning application is submitted. Larkfleet Homes has put together the proposals which would be known as Monarch Park.
The consultation lasts until the 25th July
Over the past few years, Larkfleet Homes has worked closely with Rutland County Council, South Kesteven District Council and the Burghley House Preservation Trust, in addition to other parties, to develop plans for Stamford North in line with the policy requirements of the adopted and emerging Local Plans and the local priorities identified in the emerging Stamford Neighbourhood Plan.
The proposal for Monarch Park includes:
· Up to 650 new homes, including affordable housing, to contribute towards the new housing requirements identified and allocated in the adopted and emerging Local Plans
· A 30-hectare Country Park, for local residents and the wider community
· A ‘local centre’ that provides vital services alongside a community space and a visitor centre for the Country Park
· High quality modern urban design that complements Stamford’s historic core, built to sustainable construction standards
· Traffic mitigation strategies
· A seamless integration with the other parts of Stamford North alongside new pedestrian and cycle links through to the existing urban fringe
· A sustainable movement strategy, which prioritises pedestrians and cyclists
· Formal recreation opportunities through accessible sports pitches and a multi-use games area (MUGA) for netball, 5-a-side football, basketball and more
· Several children’s playgrounds, with a large play area alongside access to woodland
· Financial contributions to help fund education and health provision and other localised services to meet the needs of the community, through the Community Infrastructure Levy.
David Morris, Land Director for Larkfleet said:
“The opportunity for input from the local community is an important part of the planning process and views on the Monarch Park proposal are welcomed. Due to the fact we are only just emerging from the coronavirus restrictions, it is felt that a physical consultation is not advisable, but details about the proposal can be found on the project website: www.monarchpark.co.uk
A newsletter summarising the proposal is also being delivered to residents and businesses in the local area on Tuesday 6 July.”