Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy SA02: Land South of Gartree Road Strategic Development Area

Representation ID: 12869

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

The Youth Council suggest creating a walkable town centre with diverse housing, green spaces, and local amenities like salons, dentists, and shops. They want more entertainment options such as cinemas and concert halls, affordable clothes stores, vegan restaurants, and a larger supermarket. Sustainability is key—solar panels on homes and a new shopping centre, electric buses, water fountains, and improved public transport in Great Glen. They also recommend more natural spaces, including woodland routes, and raise concerns about traffic near the new secondary school, calling for thoughtful solutions to manage future growth.

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The Youth Council suggest creating a walkable town centre with diverse housing, green spaces, and local amenities like salons, dentists, and shops. They want more entertainment options such as cinemas and concert halls, affordable clothes stores, vegan restaurants, and a larger supermarket. Sustainability is key—solar panels on homes and a new shopping centre, electric buses, water fountains, and improved public transport in Great Glen. They also recommend more natural spaces, including woodland routes, and raise concerns about traffic near the new secondary school, calling for thoughtful solutions to manage future growth.

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy SA03: North of Market Harborough

Representation ID: 12870

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

The Youth Council wants more opportunities and reasons for young people to stay in the area. They suggest creating a business park, improving access to affordable housing, and building a local college and sixth form. Expanding and improving public transport—including cheaper, more convenient buses and a route from Corby—is a key priority. They also call for more leisure and entertainment options, such as a larger cinema and theatre, so young people don’t need to travel to the city. Overall, they want to make Market Harborough more affordable and appealing for young people to live, work, and study.

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The Youth Council wants more opportunities and reasons for young people to stay in the area. They suggest creating a business park, improving access to affordable housing, and building a local college and sixth form. Expanding and improving public transport—including cheaper, more convenient buses and a route from Corby—is a key priority. They also call for more leisure and entertainment options, such as a larger cinema and theatre, so young people don’t need to travel to the city. Overall, they want to make Market Harborough more affordable and appealing for young people to live, work, and study.

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy DM09: Sustainable Construction and Climate Resilience

Representation ID: 12871

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

Solar panels on all houses and more EV charging

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Solar panels on all houses and more EV charging

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy DM10: Biodiversity and Geodiversity Protection and Enhancement

Representation ID: 12872

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

Plant more trees

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Plant more trees

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

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Representation ID: 12875

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

Improve traffic circulation (often late buses and queues)

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Improve traffic circulation (often late buses and queues)

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy SA04: Scraptoft East

Representation ID: 12876

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

Improve traffic circulation (often late buses and queues)

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Improve traffic circulation (often late buses and queues)

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy AP05: Locating Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Development

Representation ID: 12878

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

More windfarms and renewable energy

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More windfarms and renewable energy

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy AP03: Development in the Countryside (Residential)

Representation ID: 12880

Received: 01/05/2025

Respondent: Harborough District Council

Representation Summary:

Areas of separation- green space between developments

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Areas of separation- green space between developments

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