Oakham Town Council Recreational, Planning, and General Purposes Committee Meeting
Oakham Town Council Recreational, Planning, and General Purposes Committee Meeting
Oakham residents are invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Oakham Town Council's Recreational, Planning and General Purposes Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
The meeting will be held at the Oakham Town Council offices, Rol House, Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN.
This key committee meeting will address a range of important local issues, including planning applications and matters related to recreation within the town. Members of the press and public are cordially invited to observe the proceedings and stay informed about developments shaping Oakham.
The official notice, issued by Deputy Clerk to the Council, Kathy Geraghty, on April 16th, 2025, confirms that public notice has been given in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972. Attendees are also advised that the meeting may be filmed and recorded.
The agenda for the meeting includes several significant items:
Key Agenda Items:
Apologies and Reasons for Absence: The meeting will commence with recording any apologies received from committee members unable to attend.
Declarations of Interest: Members will be asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests or other interests in items listed on the agenda, ensuring transparency and impartiality in decision-making.
Deputations by the Public: This provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the committee on matters within its remit. Residents wishing to speak are typically advised to contact the Town Council in advance.
Minutes: The committee will review and confirm the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 26th, 2025, ensuring an accurate record of past decisions and discussions.
Chairman, Clerk & Members Reports: The Chairman, Clerk, and committee members will provide updates on any meetings they have attended on behalf of Oakham Town Council, offering insights into ongoing projects and initiatives.
Planning Applications: A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to reviewing and discussing several planning applications submitted to Rutland County Council. The committee will formulate recommendations, comments, and observations on these applications:
2025/0394/FUL: Proposal for a two-storey side extension including internal and external alterations at 128 Welland Way Oakham Rutland LE15 6SZ.
2025/0410/FUL: Retrospective application for the retention of a replacement 2.5m high close boarded fence along the Kilburn Road boundary and a 1.8m high close boarded fence along internal property boundaries at 9 Gilmore Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6FR.
2025/0411/FUL: Similar to the above, a retrospective application for the retention of a replacement 2.5m high close boarded fence along the Kilburn Road boundary and a 1.8m high close boarded fence along internal property boundaries at 11 Gilmore Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6FR.
2025/0430/FUL: A Section 73 application seeking to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of application 2024/0400/FUL to alter the approved design for the demolition of an existing garage (west) and single-storey element to the rear (east) of the house, and the construction of a two-storey extension to the west side and rear of the existing house at 38 Stamford Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6JA.
2025/0443/FUL: Proposal for a single-storey rear extension and replacement boundary wall adjacent to the highway at 32 Foxfield Way Oakham Rutland LE15 6PR.
No details are provided for the last two items:
RYDA - Party in the Park
Temporary Road Closure Notice for Melton Road
This meeting provides a valuable opportunity for Oakham residents to stay informed about local planning and recreational matters and to witness the democratic process in action. Anyone interested in these topics is encouraged to attend.
For further information, please contact Oakham Town Council at 01572 723627 or via email at enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk. You can also visit their website at www.oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Oakham Town Council Recreational, Planning, and General Purposes Committee Meeting
