This site is closest to the centre of the village and is in close proximity to the primary school, the village hall, playing field and village green. This site might be appropriate for sensitive low density development, to include affordable housing.
The roads however, are narrow and access to main routes would likely to be through the village via The Street, Rectory Road, and Green Lane. The propose entrance to the site is off School Road, which joins Star Lane. Star Lane is not appropriate for access to the B1134 due to it's narrowness and flooding at the ford. The nearest bus route would be along the A140 and this only offers an infrequent service and there is no convenience store within walking distance.
This site is currently farmed for hay and the landscape supports a wide variety of wildlife, with a number of ponds also in the vicinity. An environmental impact assessment would need to be carried out for this site. Great Crested Newts are known to be found in this area and travel between local ponds.
Utilities are not currently able to cope with demand, there is low water pressure and sewerage treatment works cannot cope with current demand. Utilities would need considerable development if additional housing were to be approved.