Rutland Local Plan: Your Chance to Have a Say Public Consultation Now Open

Rutland Local Plan: Your Chance to Have a Say

Public Consultation Now Open

Rutland County Council is inviting residents, businesses, and other interested parties to participate in the final stage of consultation for the new Rutland Local Plan. This crucial document will shape the future development of the county, outlining policies for housing, transport, employment, and environmental protection.

Key Dates and Information:

Consultation Period Officially starts on Monday, October 21st, 2024, to Monday, December 2nd, 2024.

Consultation Documents are available online at the Council's Local Plan website from 9am on October 21st.  www.rutland.gov.uk/planning-building-control/local-plan/new-local-plan/finalising-submission-draft-plan-regulation-19

What's at Stake?

This final consultation provides an opportunity to ensure that the Local Plan is:

Positively prepared: Reflects the needs and aspirations of the community.

Justified: Based on sound evidence and analysis.

Effective: Achieves its objectives and addresses local challenges.

Consistent: Aligns with national planning policies.

Your input is vital in shaping the future of Rutland. By participating in this consultation, you can help ensure that the Local Plan is a robust and effective tool for guiding sustainable development.

How to Get Involved:

Review the Consultation Documents: Carefully examine the proposed policies and strategies.

Submit Representations: Share your views and suggestions through the online consultation portal.

Attend Public Events: Participate in any public meetings or workshops that may be held.

For more information or to submit representations, please visit the Rutland County Council website or contact the Planning Policy and Housing Manager. 

From Monday  https://rutland.oc2.uk/

Hard copies of the Local Plan will be available in the Council’s Offices

and various Libraries across the county which are listed below:

Council Offices, Catmose Street, Oakham LE15 6HP 

Oakham Library, Catmose Street, Oakham, LE15 6HW

Monday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Tuesday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Uppingham Library,  Queens Street, Uppingham, LE15 9QR

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 9am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm

Wednesday 1.30pm – 5pm

Thursday CLOSED

Friday 9am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 1pm

Ketton Library, High Street, Ketton, PE9 3TE

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday 9am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm

Thursday CLOSED

Friday 9am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 1pm

Ryhall Library, Coppice Street, Ryhall, PE9 4HY

Monday 9am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 9am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm

Friday CLOSED

Saturday 9am – 1pm

You can contact all of our libraries by Email at libraries@rutland.gov.uk

Tel 01572 823218

If you are unable to access the portal or the internet or have any queries regarding this consultation please contact us via email at: localplan@rutland.gov.uk or by telephone at 01572 720902.

Let's work together to create a prosperous and sustainable future for Rutland.