Oakham Action, Jeakins Weir, Rutland County Council, Mrs O’Rourke, The Planning Inspectorate

Hello all

Notification has been received from The Planning Inspectorate that the adjourned inquiry into the 

Appeal by Jeakins Weir Ltd – Site at Land West of Uppingham Road, Oakham  

- Reference APP/A2470/A/10/2143475/NWF 

will resume at 11.00am on Monday 11^th July 2011 for 1 day. 

 

The Venue will be The Council Chamber, Rutland CC Offices, Catmose,  Oakham.

The progress of the case can be viewed on the internet on search page: 

http://www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk/pcsportal/casesearch.asp 

under the above reference.

The Core Strategy Inspector’s report is also available on the Rutland County Council site –  

www.rutland.gov.uk/corestrategy.

This report recommends that the development to the north of Oakham will cover the five year housing requirement without the need to identify further strategic housing sites.

Mrs O’Rourke will be able to take this into account in reaching her decision after the hearing on 11^th July.    

I hope you will be able to attend on that day.

Regards

Judy

Rutland County Council withhold important details about document from Planning Inspector

Rutland County Council withheld important details about document from Planning Inspector.

The Jeakins Weir public enquiry has been adjourned so all parties could receive a document, A report relating to Rutland County Councils Core Strategy.

The planning inspector was told this report was not available at the start of the hearing this Tuesday.

On Wednesday it became evident Rutland County Council was sitting on this report. Rutland County Council had received the report on Monday.

The planning inspector asked had the Chief Executive received the report and had she been in receipt of the report since Monday. The Council responded yes. The Councils QC appeared to be embarrassed by the situation. Not surprising as this information had been presented to the Planning Inspector by Jeakins Weir and not Rutland Council.
The Councils QC clearly stated a number of times he was not aware of the matter and he could assure all parties. he had not seen the document and would not be looking at it that day.

I am not surprised this has occurred, it is something I have become to expect from Rutland County Council.

On the last day of the hearing Jeakins Weir requested to see a document relating to a matter between the Council and Tresham. (Waitrose) After the hearing was adjourned it was clear Mrs Baker a planning officer from Rutland County Council did not want Jeakins Weir to see this document in its present context. She discussed this with the Councils QC publicly and he requested she passed it to him first so he could check for damaging content.

It has always been very clear to me this Council headed by a very incompetent Chief Executive, does not play fair and the councils underhand tactics don't work  People and organisations who conduct their selves in this way always come unstuck in the end.

There was also an issue relating to the conduct of the Councils Highways Department, which forced Jeakins Weir to issue a warning of possible action against them.

I do hope the behaviour of the Council does not allow for this application to be approved.

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council Final Day

Today was the last day of the hearing by the Inspector Mary O'Rourke BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI, the hearing has been adjourned, no decision will be made for sometime as to whether the land to the west of Uppingham Road will be built on by Jeakins Weir.

The public made a special effort to trek all the way to Barleythorpe to show their objections today. I believe if the venue had been in town a lot more people would have attended.

Oakham Action spoke this morning with passion to protect the remainder of Oakham's Countryside, some like myself were subjected to the privilege of cross examination from Jeakin Weir ‘s QC Mr Jerry Cahill, quite an expert and well known at the court of appeal. I came way from the table rather relieved and told some residents I was dreading being cross examined by Mr Cahill only realising rather a little late I was saying this in the presence of his good wife.

Finishing of questioning Mr Taylor owner of Cavells, Mr Cahill said he will be pleased to be leaving Oakham, as his wife had enjoyed many shop trips to his outlet this week. He also told the hearing the last time he had visited Oakham was 40 years ago playing rugby against Oakham School. I did not ask Mrs Cahill if she was wearing the purchases today, she did look rather pretty.

I did not know what to expect when I attended my first public enquiry.

I found the inspector was very accommodating and responded well to the public's needs and appeared to conduct a lengthy and fair hearing.

There will be a one day final hearing on Monday 11th July at the Council Offices 11.00am

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council Day Three

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council Day Three


Planning Inspector Mary O'Rourke BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI. started with some house keeping


She notified all, she had taken dinner at a very nice little Italian restaurant in Oakham and whilst she was there Jeakins Weir ‘s QC Mr Jerry Cahill also arrived and other people connected to the hearing. She felt is should be noted they all sat in different parts of a very busy restaurant, everyone agreed the food was very good. A good endorsement for Oliveto.

QC Mr Jerry Cahill and  QC  Mr Brian Ash

 

Today Jeakins Weir finished presenting their evidence.

During cross examination of a witness the public laughed. QC Cahill made the following request: The public should not laugh at his witness's.

I am not sure the public were laughing at his witness, the laughter was more likely to have been prompted by a comment made by the councils QC when he said he could almost hear the cat squeal as the witness was trying to shove it back into its bag.

The days are very long some people like to read the paper to pass the time the photograph below shows a member of the public catching up on the Rutland Times coverage of the inquiry.

The Rutland Times Refers to the field

as The Battleground

I noticed QC Cahill uses a port box as a desk tidy and this reminded me of the last few times I had enjoyed a good glass of port in better surroundings, like Stapleford Hall and the Reform Club.

Later in the afternoon there were a few more sniggers as a expert for Jeakins Weir said he did not feel the build of 100 homes was an expansion of Oakham.

Leicestershire Constabulary who had originally objected to the plan, retracted there objection after Jeakins Weir agreed an amendment to the 106 payments agreement.

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council

This morning was the first day of the hearing by the Inspector, who will decide whether the land to the west of Uppingham Road Oakham will be built on.

Today there were introductions from of all parties i.e. Jeakins Weir ‘s QC Mr Jerry Cahill, Rutland CC’s QC  Mr Brian Ash and Oakham Action’s QC Mr Satnam Choong.
 

Over the next couple of days they will be presenting their evidence and witnesses and questioning other parties’ witnesses.   

The Inspector has the chance to pose questions and clarify answers as the hearing goes along. 

Today the Rutland County Council presented their case and called witnesses mainly on the subject of the 5 year housing supply and the other reasons why the Full Council  had indicated that they would refuse planning consent.

Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. the Oakham Action case will be presented, both on the housing supply question, and more importantly on the Landscape Visual Impact.

In the time which is left on Wednesday,  Mr Cahill will commence the Jeakins Weir case, which will be sure to go on into Thursday.

On Friday morning members of the public who have requested it, will have a chance to speak and then there will be a short summing up.

If you wish to attend please ensure you are there before the time as the Inspector is very prompt.  

In the afternoon it can start before 2 pm if the morning session stops before 1 pm.   There is a 1 hour break !  The outside door is closed when the session starts,  so please be there early.  The session closes between 4.30 and 5.00.

You can leave earlier if you wish.

Jeakins Weir, Uppingham Road Development, Oakham Action, Rutland Radio, News

Some of you may have heard the item about the Uppingham Road Development  on Rutland Radio a couple of days ago, saying that the Jeakins Weir development should not be refused since Rutland County Council has two reports stating that there would be no visual impact from the development to the west of the Uppingham Road.  .    

This is not quite true as, from my information,  the reports quoted ‘minimal impact’ and ‘moderate impact’ respectively.

We should be having our side of the story broadcast tomorrow morning as Oakham Action has had a report  from a reputable Chartered Landscape Architect stating that the development would have significant visual impact, so listen in to Rutland Radio !

Regards

Judy

Brooke Priory School, Station Approach, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QW, Photograph, 2011

Jeakins Weir to build a nursery and theatre.
Brooke Priory School, Station Approach, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QW, Photograph, 2011

Rutland County Council, Planning application, OUT/2010/0954, Jeakins Weir, Oakham Action

Richard Swift

Chairperson

WWW.OakhamAction.co.uk

Date: 04/02/2011

Rutland County Councillors

Dear County Councillor

Re Planning application OUT/2010/0954 Jeakins Weir

With reference to the above application, as Chair Person of ‘Oakham Action’ representing a large number of residents of Oakham and surrounding villages, I would like you be aware of the key points raised in objections to this application before it goes forward to the Planning Committee on Tuesday 8 February.

I have detailed below a summary of the points raised in over 350 letters of objection to the application.

I am aware that the council has recommended that the application is refused, and you can be assured that the Oakham Action Group will support the council in robustly rejecting this proposal.

Yours sincerely

Richard Swift

Richard Swift

Chair Person – Oakham Action

Detailed below are a summary of the points raised by members of the public in their 350 letters of objection

These letters were sent to the Planning Officer before the deadline of 23^rd October 2010 relating to the Application by Jeakins Weir to build 112 houses on land to the west of Uppingham Road.

Application No. OUT/2010/0954

The location of the site has not been included in the Local Development Framework Core Strategy final draft document August 2010 which has now been sent to the Secretary of State.

Landscape

1. One of the policy statements for Rutland was the preservation of the rural nature of Rutland

2. Over development of Oakham will discourage tourists as they come for the natural beauty of the area and the historic market town.

3. The present South elevation of Oakham is a particularly attractive and at present unspoiled approach to the older part of a market town. It is the only remaining completely rural aspect left on all the approaches to Oakham

4. The southern approach to Oakham would be destroyed. It is currently a picturesque and inviting landscape entrance to Oakham.

5. The site is part of green landscape protecting Oakham. A significant amount of green landscape has gone already and it is vital that we should protect for us and future generations if Oakham is to retain its character as a small attractive country town.

6. Granting of planning permission on this site would inevitably open up land on the South of Oakham to future development and would set precedent.

7. Views from the footpaths, roads and from Brooke Hill need to be protected.

8. The proposed screening on the southern boundary of the site would be made up of native trees. These are normally deciduous and therefore for six months of the year would present very little screening and the housing would be in full view from the Uppingham Road and higher land around.

9. The proposed building is on greenfield, agricultural land. New buildings should make the best use of previously developed land in accordance with national planning policies.

10. It is important that this area should remain a green field buffer between the town and the Nature Reserve at Egleton. The development would have a negative impact on the important breeding site for migratory birds and would be detrimental to the future growth of tourism related to these unique wildlife habitats.

11. The development would adversely affect a designated Area of Particularly attractive Countryside which is of major importance to the setting of the town.

12. The developer’s report states that there would be little impact from the site for the houses in The Vale and Bowling Green Close as they would add some extra trees to screen. This also suffers from the lack of leaves in the winter – for 6 months of the year – when the screen is ineffective.

Housing

1. With over 1000 houses in the Barleythorpe development by Hawksmead, no other housing developments should be needed in Oakham. ( This has now been approved)

2. The developer claims that Rutlanders support the building of eco-friendly homes on this site as a result of their survey last year. This survey question was very general – most people would like to be seen as ‘green’ and would answer yes if asked ‘Do you think it is important for Oakham to be able to offer low energy environmentally friendly homes’. This does not mean they want them built here or now.

Transport

1. Increase in traffic congestion in Oakham Town. Considering measures taken to reduce congestion in recent years, this development is counterproductive.

2. Traffic using Cricket Lawns as a rat run and shortcut to the west of town will be increased and the queues at the Brooke Road crossing, already congested , would be impossible without further expense on road improvements.

3. 112 houses would generate more than 200 domestic vehicles, not to mention delivery vans and tradesmen. These would have to enter and leave a busy Uppingham Road and will present a significant hazard to southbound traffic on the Uppingham Road just emerging from a hidden dip.

4. Overloading of town car parking facilities and parking on residential streets.

5. The proposed footpath through the allotments is presumably an attempt to gain some form of access precedent. The current allotments would be more open to vandalism and the exit onto the Brooke Road is dangerous.

Wildlife

1. The northern boundary around the stream is of huge ecological importance as a wildlife corridor and contains a large variety of birds and mammals which should not be disturbed. This would happen if this part of the site were a recreational area.

2. The route of the Upper Arm of the River Gwash is a Green Corridor which needs to be protected.

Trees

1. The site contains many trees which need to be preserved. The developer proposes to cut down a number which he claims to be diseased. Any new replanted trees would take 15-20 years to reach maturity.

Archaeology

1. There is a heritage windmill mound on the site and it is an important archaeological site of public hangings with an association with Gibbet Gate.

shown at the south end of town on John Speeds map of Oakham 1610.

2. The site of the gallows is shown on John Ogilby’s map of 1675 to be located on

the land to the west of the Uppingham Road.

Infrastructure

1. There will be overloading of the Oakham Medical practice, which is currently under pressure.

2. There will be overloading of dentists and schools to cover increased demand.

3. The development would add to light pollution in the area

4. The lack of jobs in the area will encourage commuters and a dormitory town.

Richard Swift

Chairperson

WWW.OakhamAction.co.uk

Date: 04/02/2011

Rutland County Councillors

Dear County Councillor

Re Planning application OUT/2010/0954 Jeakins Weir

With reference to the above application, as Chair Person of ‘Oakham Action’ representing a large number of residents of Oakham and surrounding villages, I would like you be aware of the key points raised in objections to this application before it goes forward to the Planning Committee on Tuesday 8 February.

I have detailed below a summary of the points raised in over 350 letters of objection to the application.

I am aware that the council has recommended that the application is refused, and you can be assured that the Oakham Action Group will support the council in robustly rejecting this proposal.

Yours sincerely

Richard Swift

Richard Swift

Chair Person – Oakham Action

Detailed below are a summary of the points raised by members of the public in their 350 letters of objection

These letters were sent to the Planning Officer before the deadline of 23^rd October 2010 relating to the Application by Jeakins Weir to build 112 houses on land to the west of Uppingham Road.

Application No. OUT/2010/0954

The location of the site has not been included in the Local Development Framework Core Strategy final draft document August 2010 which has now been sent to the Secretary of State.

Landscape

1. One of the policy statements for Rutland was the preservation of the rural nature of Rutland

2. Over development of Oakham will discourage tourists as they come for the natural beauty of the area and the historic market town.

3. The present South elevation of Oakham is a particularly attractive and at present unspoiled approach to the older part of a market town. It is the only remaining completely rural aspect left on all the approaches to Oakham

4. The southern approach to Oakham would be destroyed. It is currently a picturesque and inviting landscape entrance to Oakham.

5. The site is part of green landscape protecting Oakham. A significant amount of green landscape has gone already and it is vital that we should protect for us and future generations if Oakham is to retain its character as a small attractive country town.

6. Granting of planning permission on this site would inevitably open up land on the South of Oakham to future development and would set precedent.

7. Views from the footpaths, roads and from Brooke Hill need to be protected.

8. The proposed screening on the southern boundary of the site would be made up of native trees. These are normally deciduous and therefore for six months of the year would present very little screening and the housing would be in full view from the Uppingham Road and higher land around.

9. The proposed building is on greenfield, agricultural land. New buildings should make the best use of previously developed land in accordance with national planning policies.

10. It is important that this area should remain a green field buffer between the town and the Nature Reserve at Egleton. The development would have a negative impact on the important breeding site for migratory birds and would be detrimental to the future growth of tourism related to these unique wildlife habitats.

11. The development would adversely affect a designated Area of Particularly attractive Countryside which is of major importance to the setting of the town.

12. The developer’s report states that there would be little impact from the site for the houses in The Vale and Bowling Green Close as they would add some extra trees to screen. This also suffers from the lack of leaves in the winter – for 6 months of the year – when the screen is ineffective.

Housing

1. With over 1000 houses in the Barleythorpe development by Hawksmead, no other housing developments should be needed in Oakham. ( This has now been approved)

2. The developer claims that Rutlanders support the building of eco-friendly homes on this site as a result of their survey last year. This survey question was very general – most people would like to be seen as ‘green’ and would answer yes if asked ‘Do you think it is important for Oakham to be able to offer low energy environmentally friendly homes’. This does not mean they want them built here or now.

Transport

1. Increase in traffic congestion in Oakham Town. Considering measures taken to reduce congestion in recent years, this development is counterproductive.

2. Traffic using Cricket Lawns as a rat run and shortcut to the west of town will be increased and the queues at the Brooke Road crossing, already congested , would be impossible without further expense on road improvements.

3. 112 houses would generate more than 200 domestic vehicles, not to mention delivery vans and tradesmen. These would have to enter and leave a busy Uppingham Road and will present a significant hazard to southbound traffic on the Uppingham Road just emerging from a hidden dip.

4. Overloading of town car parking facilities and parking on residential streets.

5. The proposed footpath through the allotments is presumably an attempt to gain some form of access precedent. The current allotments would be more open to vandalism and the exit onto the Brooke Road is dangerous.

Wildlife

1. The northern boundary around the stream is of huge ecological importance as a wildlife corridor and contains a large variety of birds and mammals which should not be disturbed. This would happen if this part of the site were a recreational area.

2. The route of the Upper Arm of the River Gwash is a Green Corridor which needs to be protected.

Trees

1. The site contains many trees which need to be preserved. The developer proposes to cut down a number which he claims to be diseased. Any new replanted trees would take 15-20 years to reach maturity.

Archaeology

1. There is a heritage windmill mound on the site and it is an important archaeological site of public hangings with an association with Gibbet Gate.

shown at the south end of town on John Speeds map of Oakham 1610.

2. The site of the gallows is shown on John Ogilby’s map of 1675 to be located on

the land to the west of the Uppingham Road.

Infrastructure

1. There will be overloading of the Oakham Medical practice, which is currently under pressure.

2. There will be overloading of dentists and schools to cover increased demand.

3. The development would add to light pollution in the area

4. The lack of jobs in the area will encourage commuters and a dormitory town.

Jeakins Weir Limited Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Appeal against Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council ref: 2010/0954
Roa
Appeal ref: APP/A/10/2143475/NWF

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

Appeal by: Jeakins Weir Limited

For: Erection of 112 No. dwellings and associated works including provision of access onto Uppingham Road,
Oakham.
Site: Land West of Uppingham Road Oakham Rutland.

The above appeal against non-determination has been lodged with the planning Inspectorate, with a starting date of 11/01/2011. The appeal is to be dealt with by way of a Public Inquiry.
The application cannot now be determined by the Council but will be considered by the Council's Development Control & Licensing Committee on 8th February 2011 to seek Members views on what decision they might have taken.

You may submit representations on the appeal in writing and by attending the inquiry, when, at the inspevtors discretion, you may be allowed to give your views orally.

Copies of all correspondence received during the processing of the planning application will be sent to the Planning Inspectorate as part of the appeal process. Should you wish to withdraw, modify or add to previous written comments, please send three copies directly to the Planning Inspectorate at 3/02 Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN by 22/02/2011 quoting their reference number APP/A2470/A/10/2143475/NWF. The Planning Inspectorate will not acknowledge representations but will ensure that letters received by the deadline will be passed on to the inspector dealing with the appeal.

The Planning Inspectorate have introduced an online appeals service which you can use to comment on this appeal. You can fnd the services through the Appeals area of the Planning Portal - see www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs

If you supply information belonging to a third party please ensure you have their permission to do so. More detailed inormation about data protection and privacy matters is available on the Planning Portal.

A copy of the booklet ,Guide to Taking Part in Planning appeals' is available free of charge from Rutland County Council, alternatively you can download a copy from the Planning and Enforcement Section of Rutland County Councils web site www.rutland.gov.uk/developmentcontrol or the Planning Portal www.planningportal.gov.uk A copy of the appeal decision will be published on the Planning Portal, however, should you wish to receive a copy directly from the Planning Inspectorate you should write to them direct.

useful links
www.planningportal.gov.uk

www.jeakinsweir.co.uk

www.rutland.gov.uk

www.oakhamaction.co.uk

www.4rutland.com

MP Alan Duncans Web Site seems not to be working click here for the Conservative profile page

Oakham Action Jeakins Weir 112 Home

Dear All

I am very happy to be able to give you the news that  last night the Oakham Town Council planning committee unanimously rejected the application for the development of land to the west of Uppingham Road.   

The vote against the application was on the grounds that it is outside the Oakham boundary, in the open countryside, would spoil the key approach to important historic landscape,  and is against the wishes of Oakham people.    The access and egress of the site is a danger to local residents and the housing supply requirement does not justify building on a site which infringes on Rutland Water.

Keep watching the website for more news and keep up the pressure on your County Councillors to act on the Town Council recommendation.

Thank you all for your support and efforts on this  -  the first step along the road.

Judy@OakhamAction

112 Houses on the Uppingham Road Oakham Rutland

Dear All

 

We have  today done an unofficial count of the objections received by the Planning Officer against the development of 112 houses on the Uppingham Road.

The total is 350 objections and 5 supporters.

This is a tremendous effort and thanks to all those who helped with the mailshot and by persuading your friends and relatives to add their letters.

The Breakdown is as follows:

                                              

Southeast Ward              169  objection letters/emails    2 support

                                              

Southwest Ward               71  objection letters/emails    2 support

                                              

Northeast Ward                19  objection letters/emails

                                              

Northwest Ward                 7   objection letters/emails

                                              

Villages                            70  objection letters/emails    1 support

                                              

Out of County                   14   objection letters/emails

Well done all – now on to the next stage!!    We will keep you informed.   Keep an eye on the website too.

Judy@OakhamAction

Oakham Action Say No to 112 Houses in Field sign

 

Say No to 112 Houses in This Field

Sign Outside Gnoll House

Uppingham Road

Oakham

For Oakham Action

Oakham Town Council will be considering an outline Planning Application submitted by Jeakins Weir Ltd for the erection of 112 houses on land to the west of Uppingham Road.

Oakham Town Council will be considering an outline Planning Application submitted by Jeakins Weir Ltd for the erection of 112 houses on land to the west of Uppingham Road.

The Planning Committee of the Town Council on Wednesday 20th October 2010.

The meeting will start at 7.00pm at the Town Council offices in the Victoria Hall.


Members of the public can attend and may make deputations to the Committee if they wish.

Any written comments will be forwarded to Rutland County Council.

Members of the public are asked to note that Oakham Town Council can only make observations and recommendations on planning applications. In all cases the final decision is made by Rutland County Council.

Oakham Action Group October – for immediate press release

On Monday evening the 27th September twenty seven Rutland residents met to discuss the recent planning proposal

placed by Jeakins Weir Ltd. to build 112 houses on Uppingham Road, Oakham.
The group decided to set up an action group to gain support to protest the planning. Richard Swift was appointed the
Chairman with Judy Geer as secretary.

The group was advised that now is the time to act. Now is the time when a planning application is put forward for
local residents to have their say so the council can make an informed decision.
The key objections from the local community are based on the following points:
 It is premature to consider a new development outside the “preferred option” of the Council at a time when
the Council is confirming the Hawksmead development to the North of Oakham which with 1,000 homes will
be enough to satisfy all the housing needs of Oakham for the next 20 years.
In line with the Council’s core strategy the Hawksmead development was submitted to the council for
approval in March 2010 for 1,000 new homes – 300 of which are affordable housing that the town needs. It is
proposed that all these will be built to the best “eco” standards in the UK. The full council meeting to
approve this development is in November and is the “Preferred option” in the Rutland County Council’s core
strategy. There are tremendous benefits to the whole community of this scheme such as free Football and
Rugby pitches for the town, a free permanent home for the Rutland Show, the Land’s End link road which
was paid by the developer and donated for the benefit of the whole community.
The Jeakins Weir development in the south east of Oakham is therefore unnecessary to meet the housing
demands of Oakham in every regard. Which is why it is outside the Rutland County Council’s core strategy
and described as the “green lung” of Oakham.
 There are enough brown field sites within and around Oakham for a minimum of 100 new houses to be built.
Giving the total of 1,100 new homes that are required for Oakham between 2006 and 2026.
 The Southern approach into Oakham is both stunning and unspoilt. The new development will destroy this.
Given the significant landscape value and its proximity to Rutland water this makes it all the more important
to preserve.
 Access issue - The Uppingham Road is a busy road with lots of school and commuter traffic in the morning
and is difficult to cross. The significant increase in traffic the Jeakins Weir development will create will make
this worse and more dangerous.
 Disturbing the native wildlife including badgers, woodpeckers, barn owls and bats. Important landmark trees
such as copse are on site. Many established trees have been proposed to be cut down by Jeakins Weir.
 The site has archaeological importance with the recent discovery of an ancient windmill mound.
 If the development goes ahead in this part of Oakham it will set a precedent for further development within
the southern locality.
For more information about the action group please visit the Oakham Action Group website at:
www.Oakham.Action.co.uk
Objections to this proposal must be sent to the Planning Officer at Rutland County Council by 14th October 2010.
The Application can be viewed on the Council Website –Rutland.gov.uk/developmentcontrol under the Search for
Application option under reference OUT/2010/0954.

Oakham Action multum in parvo Jeakins Weir Development Uppingham Road Oakham Rutland

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

Click Here For Oakham Action

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.

Click Here For Links to Planning Application Document Via Oakham Action Web Site

Oakam Town Council Meetings Tonight

Oakham Town Council Meetings tonight 7 pm all welcome.

Before this meeting at 6.30 pm Councillors are invited to the chamber for a private meeting with Jeakins Weir.

http://www.jeakinsweir.co.uk/

I not will be attending, a resident of my ward agreed with me why should these big companies be given time to speak to Councillors before they consider applications from them.

The public can only speak for 5 minutes at a planing meeting.

This extra meeting clearly gives these large companies an unfair advantage.