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

appeals)
Settlement
character
Tree and
Woodlands
Utilities
(electricity/
gas)
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 which is more sparsely
populated than the central area of the village. Whilst the site maintains a
feeling of being in the village, it is on the edge and there is a strong sense
of rural with open views across the fields.
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 are
important considerations.
There are mature trees on the site which are important features of this site
adding value to the amenity of the area. Many of these trees are valuable
landscape features but likely to be of a size, age, and in some cases
condition, that is incompatible with development of the site. This might not
preclude development but will necessitate hard choices regarding the
removal of trees and a sensitive planting scheme.
Or alternatively ensuring that all mature trees are kept in areas of public
open space within the scheme and that there are no changes of level within
the RPA (root protection areas) so that the mature trees can be retained.
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.
Utilities
(Sewerage/
drainage)
Utilities
(water)
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