EFLP 04 KIN 008 - North of Seagate

SITE POTENTIAL AND IMPACT ON COMMUNITY/SETTLEMENT

CONCLUSION:

Could put forward strip along SW edge of site for possible development site for housing

Comment: Possible extension of settlement along SW edge of site possible would not have adverse impact on settlement form.

ASSESSMENT SCORE (total from table below) = 50

Present Use: Agriculture - arable.

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

Slope and Shape

5

Flat. Roughly rectangular.

Altitude and Exposure

3

Fairly exposed to easterly winds off sea.

Un-neighbourly uses

5

None.

Relationship to Townscape Garden Form

2

Some relationship along SW edge of settlement where properties face sea views. Would extend the settlement significantly to the N and to the NE.

Landscape Fit for Landform / Topography

3

Neutral.

Landscape Fit - Intervisibility

2

Visible from N approach on main road, rounding the bend this site would be seen directly ahead.

Landscape Fit - Skyline

2

It could be visible from N approach against the backdrop of the sea.

Defined Boundary

3

Stone wall and post/wire fence to field boundaries. Existing site too large for appropriate scale of development.

On Site Constraints

5

None.

Ground Conditions / Natural Features

5

None.

Trees

5

None.

Green Space

5

None.

Access

5

Off Back Stiles. Track off main road to N inappropriate.

Other

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Possible extension of settlement along SW edge of site possible would not have adverse impact on settlement form.