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26Land East of Parsonage Lane, South Molton (Proposal SMO2d) ADOPTED DEVELOPMENT BRIEF7.8 There is potential to enhance the function of the watercourse by incorporating attenuationponds. It could enhance the ecological value of the watercourse, off-setting any ecologicalloss elsewhere in the site as well as fulfilling a role within the drainage strategy. It is essentialthat the formation of the attenuation ponds does not undermine the integrity of the bankin the north-eastern corner so as to maintain the existing trees on this boundary.7.9 A small ditch runs along the southern boundary of the site, on the border of the areaof open space, to the south of the site. This is a tributary of the main watercourse andintercepts flows from this open space and the existing storm water drainage from HollymoorHouse. A foul overflow also discharges into this ditch which could have implications on thepossible attenuation pond downstream from this point. Detailed proposals will thereforeneed to consider the operation of this ditch and the way in which it can be treated inorder to mitigate the impact this will have on the watercourse, whilst also facilitating thedevelopment of land directly adjacent to it.7.10 The Council will expect the applicant to take measures to remove the foul water dischargefrom the watercourse. This could be achieved by culverting a section of the southernboundary ditch, if required, and removing the foul water overflow from discharging intothe watercourse, subject to the approval of the Environmental Agency. The Council willexpect measures to be put in place to enhance the ecological value further down thewatercourse to compensate for the ecological loss of this ditch.Landscape7.11 It is important that the landscape character of the site and its capacity for change guidesits future development and integration into the landscape.7.12 The site lies within the Landscape Character Area of The Culm (Area 149), as defined bythe Character of England map, produced by the former Countryside Commission. Thesite land lies close to the northern limit of the Culm, near the border with the LandscapeCharacter Area 145, Exmoor. The site is, however, within The Culm and therefore the keylandscape characteristics relevant to the site land include:“Rolling, locally steeply-undulating open, pasture separated by many small valleys;Heavy, poorly drained soil supporting rushy pastures of low agricultural quality but highnature-conservation interest;Wide views across a remote landscape;Little tree cover except occasional wind-shaped hedgerow and farmstead trees, coniferblocks and valley woodlands;Occasional hilltop villages.”April 2008RPS Planning
27view of rushy pastures7.13 A Landscape Assessment that has been undertaken concludes that most of the site hasa high capacity to change, as the specific landscape character type (rolling, villageedge, sandstone) could be retained through a pattern of development that respectsthe topography to preserve the roll of the land. The Council will therefore seek a form ofdevelopment that retains the natural form of the site wherever possible and limits the lossof the rushy pasture and the existing hedge pattern to a minimum.7.14 Development proposals should seek to preserve and where possible, enhance the visualamenity and landscape characteristics of the site. In particular, the Council will expectproposals to respect and respond to the topography of the site and retain the existinghedge pattern wherever possible. In addition, the Council will encourage the introductionand management of landscaping to incorporate measures to enhance the biodiversityon the site.Land East of Parsonage Lane, South Molton (Policy SMO2d) ADOPTED DEVELOPMENT BRIEFRPS PlanningApril 2008
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