EFLP 04 KIN 005 - East of A917

SITE POTENTIAL AND IMPACT ON COMMUNITY/SETTLEMENT

CONCLUSION:

Should not be put forward as possible development site

Comment: Existing settlement edge is strong on approach from north on E side of road, including views to Church spire and mature trees.

ASSESSMENT SCORE (total from table below) = 51

Present Use: Agriculture - arable.

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

Slope and Shape

5

Generally flat with slight fall to E.

Altitude and Exposure

4

Fairly exposed - especially to easterly winds off sea.

Un-neighbourly uses

5

None.

Relationship to Townscape Garden Form

2

Extends edge of settlement of N. Walls and backs of houses along existing settlement edge.

Landscape Fit for Landform / Topography

3

Neutral.

Landscape Fit - Intervisibility

2

Highly visible on approach from north on main road.

Landscape Fit - Skyline

2

Could dominate skyline from north unless height restricted.

Defined Boundary

3

Stone wall surrounding on all boundaries. Main road/farm track beyond wall on W/N sides. Existing site too large for appropriate scale of development.

On Site Constraints

5

None.

Ground Conditions / Natural Features

5

None.

Trees

5

Trees over wall in existing gardens to S.

Green Space

5

None.

Access

5

Off main road A917.

Other

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Existing settlement edge is strong on approach from north on E side of road, including views to Church spire and mature trees.