Rutland Residents Invited to Shape the Future of Oakham and Uppingham Town Centres

Rutland Residents Invited to Shape the Future of Oakham and Uppingham Town Centres

Rutland County Council has launched a public consultation on the draft Oakham and Uppingham Design Guide, giving local residents, business owners, and landowners a direct say in how the county's main town centres will look and evolve in the years ahead.

The consultation opened on Thursday, 5 November, and will run until 11:59 pm on Friday, 18 December.

The new Design Guide is intended to establish a clear framework for future planning and development within Oakham and Uppingham town centres. It outlines specific design principles, practical guidance, and recommendations aimed at coordinating town centre improvements—ranging from public realm enhancements to individual shopfront alterations and major new building developments.

Crucially, the guide ensures that future changes enhance the local environment while remaining sensitive to the historic character and distinct identity of both towns.
The document serves as a practical toolkit for a wide audience, including:

Designers and Developers preparing proposals for town centre sites.

Local Businesses and Landowners planning updates to shopfronts or premises.

Planning Authorities and Stakeholders assessing applications and delivering infrastructure projects.

The Design Guide has been designed to complement existing policy, including the adopted Design Guidelines for Rutland, and will form a vital part of the evidence base for Rutland County Council’s emerging Local Plan.

By providing town-specific guidance, the document will help deliver key strategic goals across the county, such as:

Boosting town centre vitality and economic resilience.

Protecting heritage assets and maintaining high design quality.

Supporting active travel (walking and cycling), biodiversity, green infrastructure, and climate resilience.

How to Have Your Say

The full draft of the Oakham and Uppingham Design Guide is available to view and download directly from the Rutland County Council website.

https://www.rutland.gov.uk/planning-building-control/local-plan/oakham-uppingham-design-guide

Members of the public and local stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback by email:
Email Address: localplan@rutland.gov.uk

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Friday, 18 December

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