Property consultancy Carter Jonas has secured planning consent on behalf of Pigeon for up to 213 new homes, amenity space, allotments and areas for outdoor play and landscaping on land off Burley Road in Oakham, Rutland. Planning permission was granted by Rutland County Council.
Of the 213 homes, 64 (30%) will be affordable housing. The scheme will also provide a circular walk and perimeter trail, areas of wetlands where nature can flourish, two children’s play areas and allotments. The development will be attractively landscaped, providing substantial areas for informal recreation in addition to pedestrian and cycles routes to the nearby Co-op, Burley Road and Burley Park Way.
Pigeon’s vision for the site is to create a beautiful and sustainable neighbourhood, which provides links for walking and cycling to Oakham, set within a network of green spaces.
Kimberley Brown, associate partner at Carter Jonas in Cambridge, said: “Carter Jonas’ Planning and Masterplanning teams were extremely pleased to achieve this planning permission. This is a well considered scheme which provides much needed homes, including affordable housing, in an environment which prioritises nature and sustainability and is entirely fitting with its surroundings.”
Rob Snowling, director at Pigeon, said: “Pigeon is delighted that planning permission has been granted for a high-quality landscape and design-led sustainable scheme at Burley Road, Oakham. The scheme will make a long-lasting positive addition to the town and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the team at Carter Jonas for all of their hard work in helping to achieve this successful outcome.”
