Portinscale - Excluded Site Assessments (PDF) - Lake District ...

Settlement
character
Tree and
Woodlands
Utilities
(electricity/
gas)
Utilities
(Sewerage/
drainage)
Utilities
(water)
The village of Portinscale nestles between the busy A66 to the north west,
the River Derwent to the north east and Derwent Water to the south east.
Just off the busy A66, the sense of tranquility is disturbed by road noise,
views of roads and urban development. In addition at night there is light
pollution from Keswick.
Residential development to the north and central core of the village are
denser than the southern area consisting of two storey semi-detached
estate style housing to the north and a more traditional vernacular style in
the centre.
The site is located to the western edge of the village and sits comfortably
within the village envelope.
Although residential properties here are less dense, development could
take place on this site without having an unacceptable adverse impact upon
the character of the village. However, issues of design and scale and
landscape amenity are important considerations.
There are several mature trees scattered throughout this site, some of
which may be of amenity value. Due to the mature trees and sloping nature
of this site it is unlikely that this site will be suitable for an affordable
housing development as this is likely to lead to the loss of mature trees
however it may be appropriate for 1 house to be built with the trees as part
of the garden.
Gas - No capacity issues have been identified. It should be possible to
supply sites on an individual basis from the existing low pressure
system. However, to provide a firm response detailed information is
required.
Electricity- ENWL have a commitment to provide an electricity supply to
new build development. ENWL determine the cost of connection and 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 in BassenthwaiteLake and Derwent
Water.
There are no problems with the fresh water network.
Summary of consultation comments
Housing: Support: 0 Object: 0 Don't mind: 0
Employment: Support: 0 Object: 0 Don't mind: 0
Waste Management: Support: 0 Object: 0 Don't mind: 0
Open Space: Support: 0 Object: 0Don't mind: 0
Responses received concern access to the site and possible impacts on the existing road
network as detailed in the highway section above.
Summary of assessment with regards to HRA/SA
Housing Development: