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There are no environmental designations or historic characteristics which would prevent future development of this site. Care must be taken to design a scheme which does not have an unacceptable harmful impact on the settlement character and neighbour amenity. We note the concerns regarding the cumulative impacts of development upon village character and the surrounding countryside. The delivery of affordable housing is a strategic priority for the National Park and is a material consideration. The modification of the site boundary to a small area to the east of the site will help to mitigate against the adverse effects of sporadic development in other wise open countryside. No Yes Is this site selected as a preferred option? If so, for what use? Affordable housing Is boundary to be redrawn? (as Yes New site area (Ha) 0.17 shown on ‘preferred options’ map) Suggested requirements if allocated The site boundary is redrawn as shown on the ‘preferred options’ map.
Site reference X2012 Site area (Ha) 0.16 Site name Land north of the Village Hall 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) Acceptable in principle subject to Yes securing a suitable access arrangement. Concern about the cumulative impact of development. Yes Stage 3 No Yes Is the site available? Site characteristics Located in the central core of the village of Witherslack in an area known as Townend, this greenfield site lies west of the minor road linking Townend with Witherslack Hall School and Cartmel Fell. To the south is the village hall and associated car park, to the north a property identified as the ‘Surgery’ and to the east a large field. It is oblong in shape measuring approximately 75m long x 23m wide. A dry stone wall and a line of trees front the site with the road to the west providing a very effective screen. There is no direct access into the site, and the minor road is narrow. The area is largely residential with several cottage style properties in close proximity. The site is flat with trees and bushes throughout and is significantly higher than the highway which runs immediately adjacent to the west. Further Can issues be overcome/ mitigated? issues/opp Are there opportunities for enhancement? ortunities to consider Issues and opportunities Green = no issue Amber = issues can be addressed through mitigation Red = Issue cannot be satisfactorily addressed = Opportunity for enhancement Accessibility Located within the central area known as Townend. It is adjacent to the village hall, approximately 800m from the pub and community shop and approximately 1 mile from the school and church. There are no pedestrian footways along the road. Archaeology There are no archaeological features within the site. The Sites and Monuments Record is located approximately 70m to the west of the site. Development on this site should not result in the loss of important Biodiversity/ Geodiversity archaeological features or designations. 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 the site located within an area designated as a
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