Object
Village Housing Options and Settlement Boundaries
Representation ID: 63351
Received: 27/12/2013
Respondent: The Club Company UK Ltd
Agent: Hancock Town Planning
-Sustainability Appraisal for Site 7 does not adequately reflect the advantages of Site 7.
-Consideration needs to be given to a smaller-scale development on Site 7, which would maintain a sense of openness along the frontage.
-The Landscape Assessment by WDC indicated that a small-scale development within the vicinity of the entrance could be acceptable in terms of visual impact. Such scheme could accommodate 5 - 15 dwellings.
A small area of development on Site 7 would have the following advantages:
-Access to the site would be easy and safe.
-Dwellings could be setback to ensure the undeveloped frontage is maintained.
-Development could be located on the lowest lying part of the site to reduce visual intrusion.
-Selective tree planting would enhance landscape character.
-Land is well located in relation to the A46.
-This part of the Warwick Road already benefits from street lighting and a footpath.
-Bus services pass directly outside the site.
-The land has no other agricultural or other purpose.
-Development would be close to the exiting village community infrastructure.
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