EFLP 04 KIN 001 - North of North Quarter Steading

SITE POTENTIAL AND IMPACT ON COMMUNITY/SETTLEMENT

CONCLUSION:

Could be put forward as possible development site for housing

Site could be extended into KIN 004 on W/NW/N sides without adverse impact on settlement form.

ASSESSMENT SCORE (total from table below) = 56

Present Use: Access to N quarter steading with maintained grass verge and rough grass area.

Condition and Setting Assessment Score 1 - 5 (1 unacceptable, 3 neutral, 5 acceptable)

Slope and Shape

4

Bank up from access road to relatively flat hexagonal area.

Altitude and Exposure

4

Above access road but level with main road. Somewhat exposed to N and W.

Un-neighbourly uses

5

None.

Relationship to Townscape Garden Form

5

Relates to settlement edge.

Landscape Fit for Landform / Topography

4

Acceptable with careful treatment of existing bank.

Landscape Fit - Intervisibility

4

Seen on approach to settlement from the N on the main road.

Landscape Fit - Skyline

4

Sensitive design required to ensure minimal effect. Could enhance N approach to village.

Defined Boundary

4

Plot defined by new post/wire to W, NW and N, and existing roads/gardens. Site constrained by size - could it be extended?

On Site Constraints

3

Site tight. Transportation view on creased traffic near bend on main road.

Ground Conditions / Natural Features

5

None.

Trees

5

None.

Green Space

5

Existing verge to access road.

Access

4

From existing access into N quarter steading. Depends on transportation view.

Other

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