The sites proposed development size and shape is unsuitable from a visual impact, infrastructure and traffic perspective. The number if houses proposed is far to high for any of the sites in Radford and are not sustainable given the current village infrastructure and facilities. However this site does provide a better option than the discounted sites 2,3&4 because;

- it utilises existing land within the village boundary and protect the longer term size and shape of Radford Village.
- it can be an effectively concealed site (see below proposed changes)
- it has less of a high visual impact (in terms of line of sight from distance compared to sites 2&3) although the draft developers outline plans are objectionable as they sprawl too far South and West on the site and impact the landscape visuals of the Church from East to West.
- it is closer to the main road network and is better suited than the majority of the village roads which are already effectively single lane carriageways due to parked cars and narrow roads.