Witherslack - Preferred Site Assessments (PDF) - Lake District ...

Site reference X2015 Site area (Ha) 0.13
Site name
Orchard, Witherslack
Suggested use at Issues and Open space amenity
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?
Yes
No
No
Is there a local surplus of this type of open space?
Is the site publicly accessible?
Is the site used for recreation?
No
No
No
Is the site within or well related to a settlement?
Yes
Is the site or its use mentioned in the community plan?
No
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?
Has an alternative use or development been suggested?
N/A
Yes
Yes
Description of reasonable alternative use(s):
This site was initially suggested as a housing allocation.
If a new use is suggested what is the justification or considerations to justify
an alternative use or development?
Site characteristics
Flat site between existing properties. Good access from the main road to the A590.
Large hedge and some trees screen the site from the highway. Open countryside to
the west and east of the site.
Summary of consultation comments
No comments received.
Summary of assessment findings (i.e. above)
The site is part of a private domestic curtilage with no public access. Damson
orchards are however a distinctive feature of this area and views into this orchard
site are considered to be of wider public value.
Should this site be designated as amenity open
space?
Yes
Yes
No