Penruddock - Lake District National Park

Allocations of Land
Preferred Site
Assessments
Penruddock

Penruddock
Site reference X459 Site area (Ha) 0.30
Site name
Land opposite the Herdwick Inn
Suggested use at Issues and Housing
Options
Key issues identified at Stage 2 Can issue be potentially overcome/ mitigated?
through Issues and Options
consultation
No (give reason)
Further assessment
required (see below)
Visibility on approaching traffic
Yes
side poor due to vertical
alignment of road. Cars in layby
would also obstruct visibility to
left.
Concerns over the development
Yes
of this site in its totality, due to its
size, location, and resultant
impacts upon settlement
character and the surrounding
countryside.
Concern about the cumulative
impact of development aspirations
within the settlement if housing
sites not brought forward
sustainably.
Yes
Stage 3
No Yes
Is the site available?
Site characteristics
This site lies on the northern side of the main village road (B5228) through Penruddock
approximately 25m to the west of the village hall. The site is square in shape and measures
approximately 50m wide x 50m deep. This edge of village site lies between the village hall
and school to the east and a stable building and enclosed yard to the west. Immediately
adjacent to this stable building is a track running northwards towards the disused railway. It
has a dry stone wall and fragmented hedgerow to the front boundary and a hedgerow to the
east boundary.
The site is currently part of a large field used for grazing so there are no boundaries to the
rear and west at present. The site is accessed directly from the B5228 and there is a small
lay-by immediately adjacent to the south along the southern boundary which is used for
parking. There are no other features of note on the site, but it does slope downwards slightly
from south to north. The site is overlooked by the pub which is located across the road to the
south and residential properties are in close proximity. There are views to the north of open
countryside and residential properties in the distance.
Further
issues/opp
ortunities to
consider
Can issues be overcome/ mitigated?
Are there opportunities for enhancement?
Issues and opportunities
Green = no issue
Amber = issues can be addressed

Accessibility
Archaeology
Biodiversity/
Geodiversity
Contaminate
d land
Flood risk
Health and
Wellbeing
Highways
Historic
environment
Landscape
through mitigation
Red = Issue cannot be satisfactorily
addressed
= Opportunity for enhancement
This site is within an existing linear cluster of development around the
school, post office, village hall and public house. It is therefore well
related to these community facilities. There is a pedestrian footpath
running to the south of the main road, and there is an established 30mph
speed restriction.
The site is within ID 6761 from the Sites and Monuments record.
HER 6761 is the general location of the medieval village of Penruddock.
This site is at the very edge of the area and is not likely to contain
medieval remains. No archaeological implications.
A preliminary desk top assessment of designations has been undertaken
to identify any sites which are located within 250 metres of Special Areas
of Conservation, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection
Areas, National Nature Reserves, Local Nature Reserves, RAMSAR
sties, County Wildlife Sites, and Regionally Important Geological and
Geomorphological Sites. This site is not located within 250 metres of any
of these nature designations so there is unlikely to be any adverse
impact but any proposals that may have a direct or indirect effect on
these features will be expected to give full consideration of the potential
impact.
It is also possible that this site hosts protected habitats and species
which will require further consideration prior to the submission of any
planning application for the development of the site. Mitigation
measures may be required.
This is a greenfield site used for agriculture. It is unlikely that it is
contaminated as there is no record of previous development on this site.
The site is in a low risk area. It is located within Zone 1 Low Probability
which is land assessed as having a less than 1 in 1000 annual
probability of river flooding in any year. We are not aware of any
reported localized flooding episodes.
Any subsequent application for this site will need to address surface
water run-off in order to comply with Policy CS11 and CS17.
This site is not designated as Important Open Space for Recreation
under Local Plan Policy S1 or access land under the CROW Act. The
site is not accessible via a public right of way.
Cumbria Highways initially considered access was not feasible as the
visibility on approaching traffic side is poor due to vertical alignment of
the road. Cars in layby would also obstruct visibility to left.
However, following further discussions and clarifications access is
considered to be feasible but only if the adjacent laybys were removed.
Consequently any new development must provide sufficient on-site
parking.
There are no listed buildings on this site or in close proximity. There is
no Conservation Area designated within the village Penruddock.
The distinctive landscape is characterized by the stark contrast between
the rich patchwork of rolling pastoral farmland, small clumps of
woodland, wildflower meadows and heather moorland to the north, and

Neighbour
impact
Planning
history
(including
relevant
appeals)
Settlement
character
Tree and
Woodlands
Utilities
(electricity/
gas)
vernacular hamlets and buildings scattered throughout. The towering
bulk of Skiddaw forming the western edge of the area provides a strong
and dramatic sense of enclosure, whilst patches of woodland frame
short distance views. To the south, the A66 disturbs the overall harmony
and tranquillity of the landscape.
The site and its neighbouring fields are not prominent in the landscape
lying below the level of surrounding areas including the local road
network. There is a strong field pattern defined by hedges and hedgerow
trees and this would help assimilate development into the landscape
which has a logical link to existing to the existing settlement pattern.
Public Footpath 332020 runs along the track approximately 20m to the
west of the site, making development on this site visible to the footpath
users. The site slopes slightly downwards from south to north and there
is a gap between the site and the village hall. This will be a highly visible
site as you travel westward out of the village.
Development on this site should not have a detrimental impact on
neighbour amenity; however issues of design, scale and form are key
considerations.
There is no planning history for this site.
Immediately west of the site, planning permission was granted
12/04/2002 for the construction of new stable building, enclosed yard
area utilizing existing access.
Penruddock is a small settlement with several pockets of development
clustered along the main and lesser roads. Located just north of the
heavily used A66, the tranquility of the area is disturbed by traffic noise.
The settlement nestles within gently rolling fields delineated by dry stone
walls. There is a sense of space and a strong rural feel.
There is a mix of local vernacular buildings. The earlier buildings use the
local red sandstone, whilst some of the later buildings are rendered and
painted. All have slate roofs and most have stone mullions.
The site will extend the current building line on the northern side of the
road to roughly level with the properties on the south of the main road.
Development should respect the existing building line and not encroach
too far back from the road, making development on this site highly
visible. The topography of the site requires a considerate design both in
scale and type in order to respect the surrounding built environment.
Natural features exist adjacent to the site which would prevent ribbon
development so this site is considered to be a natural extension to the
settlement.
There are no protected trees or woodland in or in close proximity to the
site. Development of this site would not result in a loss to or compromise
the integrity of safeguarded trees and woodland. There is a tree in south
west corner of the site which would be affected by development and
requires a minimum of 6m root protection area (approx.) The trees on
eastern boundary are either in poor condition not requiring retention or
are quite small in diameter.
Gas- No mains gas connection is available in this settlement
Electricity- ENWL has a commitment to provide an electricity supply to
new build development. ENWL determine the cost of connection and

Utilities
(Sewerage/
drainage)
Utilities
(water)
the developer would be expected to contribute part or all of this
cost. Sites closer to sub-stations and existing developments are likely to
result in lower connection costs. Further information is required to
provide a detailed response.
There are no problems with the foul water network.
Environment agency will require connection to the main sewer if
available. They will want to avoid seepage of chemicals from sewer
systems which could ultimately affect the water quality
There are no problems with the fresh water network.
Summary of consultation comments
Summary of comments made on site X459, Land opposite the Herdwick Inn
Housing: Support: 0 Object: 1 Don't mind: 0
Employment: Support: 0 Object: 1 Don't mind: 0
Waste Management: Support: 0 Object: 1 Don't mind: 0
Open Space: Support: 0 Object: 0 Don't mind: 1
Cumbria County Council Highways response
o Feasible – No
o Known Highway Issue – Yes
o Comment –Visibility on approaching traffic side poor due to vertical alignment of
road. Cars in layby would also obstruct visibility to left.
Main reasons for objection
o Concerns over the development of this site in its totality, due to its size, location,
and resultant impacts upon settlement character and the surrounding countryside.
Partial development for affordable housing may be appropriate.
Other comments received
Concern about the cumulative impact of development aspirations within the settlement
if housing sites not brought forward sustainably.
Summary of assessment with regards to HRA/SA
Housing Development:
Significant positive effect on SA objective (++):
SA 3: To provide everyone with a decent home
SA 15: To improve access to jobs
Significant negative effect on SA objective (--):
None identified.
Uncertain but potentially significant effect on SA objective (--? or ++?):
SA 17: To protect historic assets and their settings (--?)
Minor positive effect on SA objective (+):
None identified.
Minor negative effect on objective (-):
None identified.

Uncertain, potentially minor effect on SA objective (-? or +?):
SA 7: To protect and enhance biodiversity (-?)
Uncertain effect on objective (?)
SA 8: To preserve, enhance and manage landscape quality and character for future
generations
Negligible effect on objective (0)
SA 2: To improve access to services, facilities, the countryside and open space
SA 5: To improve health and wellbeing
SA 10: To improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Employment Development:
LDNPA does not consider that this site is a reasonable alternative for employment
development
Summary of Habitats Regulations Assessment Evidence:
The potential scale of development at this site is small (

Site reference X5002 Site area (Ha) 1.25
Site name
School playing field, Penruddock
Suggested use at Issues and Open space recreation
Options
Key issues identified at Stage 2 Possible to overcome or mitigate the issue?
through issues and options
consultation
No (give reason)
Further
assessment
required (see
below)
No issues identified.
N/A
Stage 3 – amenity open space
Is there a local deficiency of this type of open space?
Is there a local surplus of this type of open space?
Is the site still in recreational use?
Is the site or its use mentioned in the community plan?
If applicable, does the community plan recognise it as
worthy of retention for its current use?
Does the site contribute to the character of the built
environment, landscape, or settlement form?
Is the site within or well related to a settlement?
Is the site publicly accessible?
Has an alternative use or development been suggested?
Description of reasonable alternative use(s):
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
If a new use is suggested what is the justification or considerations to justify
an alternative use or development?
Site characteristics
Restricted public access, outside school hours only. School playing fields, flat site.
Comments from Sport England (required if an alternative used is pursued)
Summary of consultation comments
No comments received.
Summary of assessment with regards to HRA/SA

Summary of assessment findings (i.e. above)
Our Open Space Study 2009 identifies a deficiency of playgrounds in Penruddock.
The school playing field had not been included in that study, so allocating this site
meets the reported deficiency.
Should this site be designated as amenity open
space?
Yes
Yes
No