The Chairman welcomed all parish representatives to the Parish Council Forum.

Apologies received as listed above.

To confirm the Notes of the Parish Council Forum held on 16 April 2018.

The Notes of the Parish Council Forum held on 16 April 2018 were confirmed as a correct record by parish representatives.

To discuss any matters arising from the Parish Council Forum held on 16 April 2018.

All matters arising from the previous forum had been completed.

To receive updates from parish representatives on organisations they represent which might be of interest to other members of the Forum.

      i.        RCC Cabinet would consider the Winter Maintenance Policy on 18 September 2018. Suggestions for any gritting routes which have not been covered should be sent through to the Council.

To receive a presentation from Mr Roger Ranson – Planning Policy Manager at Rutland County Council – regarding additional consultation for the Local Plan to consider the implications of potential development at St George’s Barracks and other sites that have been promoted for development since the Consultation Draft Local Plan was issued for public consultation.

Mr Roger Ranson – Planning Policy Manager for Rutland County Council, provided the Forum with a presentation regarding additional consultation for the Local Plan which now included implications of the potential development at St George’s Barracks and other sites that have been promoted for development since the Consultation Draft Local Plan was issued for public consultation.

Please find the full presentation attached as well as pre-submitted questions.

During discussion the following points were noted:

1. It was felt that the 6 week consultation should be extended to accommodate those that were on holiday. Mr Ranson explained that the Chief Executive was keen that information regarding the consultation for the Local Plan was in the public domain from the time the Cabinet discussed the matter in July and that Parish Councils had been advised by email of when the consultation was taking place.
2. It was noted that Cabinet had only approved the additional consultation of the Local Plan.
3. The Local Plan would be going to Full Council on Monday 26 November where public are welcome to attend as they are with Cabinet meetings.
4. The definition of a brownfield site was questioned. Mr Ranson responded that the most up to date definition was available on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and it states:

“Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or was last occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill, where provision for restoration has been made through development management procedures; land in built-up areas such as residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape.”

Mr Ranson also referred to paragraphs 117 and 118 of the NPPF regarding making effecting use of land, which could be found at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2

5. There was concern that regardless of the consultation, the Council had already made its mind up as there was a lack of alternative options. Mr Ranson reiterated that the Council is here to listen, the current plan was a starting point based around national policy and making as much use of a brownfield site.
6. Mr Ranson noted there would be a statement regarding the Quarry Farm site included within the next stage of the plan.
7. It was questioned whether the local plan was now starting to abandon development in town centres with a reduction of shopfronts in the first draft. Mr Ranson stated that town were not the focus of this consultation but would be noted in a later draft of the plan.
8. The Chairman of Morcott Parish Council stated that their parish had a poll that was in favour of refurbishing the White Horse Inn, and developing housing. However,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

To receive the Parish Briefing Paper (3 September 2018) on issues currently affecting Rutland (to be circulated at the Forum).

Parish Clerks and Representatives are asked to display the document on parish notice boards.

The Parish Briefing Paper was circulated at the meeting.

To consider any other items of business which parish representatives may wish to raise.

There was no other urgent business.

Monday 10 December 2018 at 7.00pm

Monday 4 March 2019 at 7.00pm

Potential agenda items for the Parish Council Forum should be sent to the Governance Team, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP, or emailed to governance@rutland.gov.uk

Monday 10 December 2018 at 7pm

Monday 4 March 2018 at 7pm

Potential agenda items for the Parish Council Forum should be sent to Governance Team, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Rutland, LE15 6HP, or emailed to governance@rutland.gov.uk