EFLP 04 KIN 009 - South of South Quarter

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 S on both sides of road.

ASSESSMENT SCORE (total from table below) = 52

Present Use: Agriculture - pasture (therefore 'change of use' assessed to be unacceptable).

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

Slope and Shape

5

Generally flat with slight fall to E. Roughly rectangular.

Altitude and Exposure

5

Half metre below level of main road. Sheltered on N and E edges.

Un-neighbourly uses

5

None.

Relationship to Townscape Garden Form

2

Extends to edge of settlement to south. High stone wall with no frontage for properties to north.

Landscape Fit for Landform / Topography

3

Neutral.

Landscape Fit - Intervisibility

2

Highly visible on S approach along main road.

Landscape Fit - Skyline

3

Mature tree belts/buildings, sea beyond.

Defined Boundary

3

Stone wall with barbed wire on all field boundaries. Existing site too large for appropriate scale of development.

On Site Constraints

5

None.

Ground Conditions / Natural Features

5

None.

Trees

4

Mature sycamore at junction of Back Stile and main road

Green Space

5

None.

Access

5

Off Back Stile or main road.

Other

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Existing settlement edge is strong on approach from S on both sides of road.