The Limes, Lyndon Road, Hambleton, Oakham, LE15 8BG, The Blot? Rutland Water

The Limes, Lyndon Road, Hambleton, Oakham LE15 8BG

Detached, Freehold, 6 Beds, 6 Baths, 4 Receps

It is often referred to as Rutland Blot on the landscape, so I decided to take a closer look. Possible a blot on Rutland Water, I have seen worse buildings here in Rutland. 

I personally think the house is facing the wrong way the large expanse of the parts that look like extension would be better if you could not see them from the public footpath.

I agree with many peoples questions why did Rutland County Council Approve it? Why does the council turn down my application for a small extension but they permit this?

I don't have the answer but I can guess money paid a huge part in the decision process 106 payments are always 

very attractive to Rutland County Council.

I have just received information that a fitness celebrity has purchased the filed across the road.. Are we to see a further blot down at the peninsular? I hope not, it would be very grave for the village and Rutland Water

Cllr Gale Rutland Anti Corruption The Limes, planning, Rutland County Council Development Control Committee, Hambleton

The Limes

Tags: The Limes, planning, Development Control Committee, Hambleton

Aug 7 2012 8:35 PM

One of the reasons that gave me concern was a planning approval decision allowed under delegated powers at Hambleton. The approval was allowed by officers in consultation with the chairman of the Development Control Committee at the time and the Ward member.

The history of planning applications on this site goes back to 1970 when a replacement farmyard was only allowed in this location due to the existing farmyard being lost in the construction of Rutland Water. (A more detailed history can be found here  richardgale.me )

Cllrs. Gale and Wainwright have met with the Chief Executive Officer of Rutland County Council and spoken about our concerns, asking for an examination of the history of planning applications on this farmyard and how a very large development, that flies in the face of previous reasoning and decisions, was approved by officers and supported by only two councillors, Not the Development Control Committee. There had been so much controversy when other applications were considered. Our request was refused, however I have continued to seek out further information myself.

It is easy to find out from Land Registry that the farmyard was sold at a price of £1.45M with a previous planning approval. Yet it has recently been stated to the original owner that a price of £1.7M ‘was paid for this planning permission’, which had become significantly larger, against previous decisions.

It would make sense to me to fully examine recent history of this site and planning consent given as developments on the site far exceed previous refusals. We have asked and been refused Council involvement in this examination so seek public support to bring this matter into the open. It is a reasonable request.

Cllr. Richard Gale