115 eco-home plan for south of Oakham homes could be built alongside one of the most scenic routes into Oakham.
Builders Jeakins Weir has prepared plans to build 115 houses along the western side of Uppingham Road, which leads into the town from the A6003.The land was marked as part of Rutland County Council's 20-year vision, published summer 2008.
The homes may be green but oncerns have been raised about their potential impact on one of Oakham's most attractive areas.
County councillor Gene Plews (Con), who represents the south east ward, said to the Rutland Times "I'm concerned about any development in Oakham south east but this is one of the most attractive routes into the town.
"I'm worried about the visual impact this would have on the area and I would encourage any residents with concerns about the plans to contact me."
gplews@rutland.gov.uk
Also in the same issue of the Rutland Times
Alistair Weir, managing director of Jeakins Weir, said: "Rutlanders are environmentalists at heart. Over recent years people have been asking us for environmentally friendly designs and energy-saving features in our developments."
A website has been launched
Oakham Action are a group of residents who say NO to the proposed building of 112 dwellings on the site to the west of the Uppingham Road.Help them save the countryside by opposing this application.
The matter is urgent! Objections an Comments must be sent to Rutland County Council by 14th October
2010.
