Pigeon set to fly into Rutland with 213 new homes

Over 200 new homes are set to be built in Oakham after property consultancy Carter Jonas secured planning consent on behalf of Pigeon on land off Burley Road in Oakham, Rutland.

Of the 213 homes, 64 (30%) will be affordable housing. The scheme will also provide a circular walk and perimeter trail, areas of wetlands, two children’s play areas and allotments.

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, added: “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.”