Landscape, Townscape and Visual Field Surveys Summary

20 July 2016

Land East Of Arkholme Methodist Church, Kirkby Lonsdale Road Arkholme

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 11 Sheet Number 52 Local Character Type Valley Floodplain, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Lune Valley, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Distant views out to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Adjacent road noise Landscape Character Rural urban edge History Chapel top northern edge Countryside Access PRoW along stream

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Coniferous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Modern Residential Hydrology Stream Corridor Road, Footpath

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A locally undulating site to the edge of Arkholme, largely contained but with distant views out to the south across the Lune Valley to the Forest of Bowland AONB. Development of this site would need to consider the impacts on the adjacent chapel and other nearby properties including Bainsbeck house. However it is considered that the site could contain small scale development with limited impact on the landscape character or views out as an extension to the edge of the village. Assessment of this site should also take into account the impact of the adjacent former SHLAA site 07 currently under Development.

Land East of Fulwood Drive and North of Hasty Brow Lane, Bare Bare

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 705 Sheet Number 97 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Wooded slope History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Wet Woodland, Wooded Slope Farming Fence Heritage Monument / Tower Built Form Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Footpath, CROW Access Land

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Intimate Texture Smooth Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Constrained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A narrow area of woodland, largely contained between modern residential development to the north, south and west. The site rises up to the east and is on the edge of Torrisholme Barrow a Drumlin to the edge of Morecambe. The landform and type provides limited views out, however form part of a distinctive larger feature in the landscape. The sites current character type and position would be significantly adversely affected under development and would have a significant impact on views from the wider area.

Land North of Morecambe-Lancaster Railway Line Bare

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 706 Sheet Number 44 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Surrounded by rail lines Landscape Character Pasture land isolated by rail lines on all sides History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Vegetation Layout Woodland Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Modern Residential Hydrology Drained Corridor Railway / WCML

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

An isolated site separated by rail lines from the existing residential areas with restricted access crossed by a number of field drains. Wider views limited by localised undulating landscape to the south and east.

Bare Neighbourhood Centre Bare

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 750 Sheet Number 96 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active / busy Landscape Character Victorian shopping street History Buildings & form Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Ribbon, Organic Street / Alley, Villa Woodland Street Tree Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Residential, Commercial, Retail Hydrology Coastal Corridor Road, Car Park

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Small local pre-war retail street with Victorian terraces rising up the road away from the coast road. The physical building elements are softened by mature street trees along the road edge.

Land East Of Railway Crossing, St Michaels Lane Bolton-le-Sands

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 32 Sheet Number 47 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Rail noise, active traffic movement Landscape Character Contained pasture to edge of modern residential History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Damp Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Caravan / Camping, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Intimate Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small, relatively contained site consisting of damp pasture land adjacent to the existing urban edge, views to coast restricted by the adjacent rail line. Suitable for small scale development.

Land East Of Coastal Road Bolton-le-Sands

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 34 Sheet Number 46 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active site Landscape Character Modern development History Canal Countryside Access Canal access to top of site

Mitigate Impacts Harm Character Harm Visual Amenity Cumulative Impact

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Estate Woodland Tree Clump, Former Hedgerow, Former Hedgerow Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Residential Hydrology Corridor Canal

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Site currently being developed as ‘The Orchards’ by Oakmere developments

Land West Of Sycamore Road Brookhouse

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 38 Sheet Number 35 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland Local Character Area Caton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Edge of settlement, relative tranquillity Landscape Character Farmland / improved pasture. Access restrictions through existing 60’s urban estate on Sycamore Rd. Edge of settlement, 60’s / 70’s character cul-de-sac. History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Drained Corridor Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Difficult site to access but potential for development as a small scale, low density settlement extension, despite AONB context. Would require planting and screening on all sides, including from rear and sides of adjoining properties.

Land North Of Brewers Barn, North Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 42 Sheet Number 2 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Silverdale & Arnside AONB visible rising in the distance to the north west Tranquility Tranquility is interrupted by noise from nearby trunk road and passing trains along adjacent rail line Landscape Character Undulating enclosed countryside edge History Historic elements present in farm structures, although modernized. Rail line and bridge adjacent to site. Countryside Access Open access across

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Limestone Grassland Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Improved Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Railway / WCML, Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

This site is located to the edge of the countryside, partially separated by modern infrastructure which dominates the historic and natural features. It is small in scale, undulating from south to north with a sense of enclosure created by the rail line embankment to the north and the existing urban edge to the south west. Natural features in the form of limestone boulders and mature isolated trees form key elements within the landscape. It is considered that the full development of this site would negatively impact the adjacent countryside character, however partial development along the south western edge where the site is lowest would be possible and allow access onwards to site 43.

Brewers Barn, North Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 43 Sheet Number 1 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Silverdale & Arnside AONB is visible to the north west Tranquility Quiet & inactive space is interrupted by significant traffic noise from M6 Landscape Character Contained area of gently undulating arable farmland. History The Lancaster Canal to the south Countryside Access Good access to the canal tow path from the southern edge.

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Pylon, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained, Hedgerow Ditches Corridor Trunk Road, Canal

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

An enclosed area of farmland, separated from the surrounding countryside by the surrounding infrastructure. The site is low lying with the canal and trunk road rising to the east and north boundaries increasing the sense of containment. The existing pylons and overhead power cables running across the centre of the site form a dominant feature, which along with glimpse of the employment site beyond the canal to the south and the rising urban development to the west The nature of Site 43 is considered to have capacity to accommodate low rise residential development in keeping with the adjacent urban fringe without resulting in harm to the surrounding landscape character or the distant AONB. Mitigation to ensure successful integration could include a buffer strip to canal corridor and restricting height of development

Springwood, North Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 44 Sheet Number 3 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility A quiet, enclosed site located away from the highway Landscape Character Enclosed urban fringe History Listed buildings and old green routes passing over the Lancaster Canal to the southern edge Countryside Access Links along Lancaster Canal and across adjacent green lane over bridge

Mitigate Impacts NO Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling, Foothill Vegetation Layout Ribbon Woodland Mixed, Scrub Farming Heritage Conservation Area, 16th to 17th Century, 18th to 19th Century Built Form Residential Hydrology Corridor Canal, Green Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Intimate Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Constrained Form Angular

Summary Comments

This is an enclosed site set below the historic ribbon development which runs along the ridge of the local landform falling to the south towards the canal. Currently overgrown with considerable scrub, it is separated from nearby modern development by the green lane, it is contained by mature planting around the western, southern and eastern edges and the existing urban development to the north. Views out are contained to the south looking across the canal and restricted by mature vegetation along the canal corridor and the rising hillside beyond. It is considered that this site could accommodate a small residential development with minimal impact on the surrounding character

Land South Of Carnforth Cemetery, Kellet Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 57 Sheet Number 6 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Relatively secluded with slight noise from road to east Landscape Character Neglected enclosed area History Positioned between crematorium to the north and former gravel pit to the south, now wooded Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Forestry, Wooded Slope Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement, Brownfield, Quarry / Extraction, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained, Floodplain Corridor Road, Footpath

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

An enclosed, partially constrained site which is located within a natural valley, a culverted watercourse enters the site from the west and runs along the northern boundary. The existing form and vegetation of the site suggests a former use as a water body or flood plain, possibly associated with the former gravel pit. The site is bounded by mature vegetation to the south, east and west enhancing the feeling of enclosure. And the edge of a small residential development to the west. Footpaths run along the southern and western edges and into the woodland to the south Dependent on ground conditions and access, it is considered that this site could accommodate a small residential development. Mitigation would be required to reduce the impact of this on the adjacent cemetery to the north.

Lundsfield Quarry, Kellet Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 61 Sheet Number 9 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Some ambient noise, quiet in relation to location Landscape Character Post-industrial History Former quarry and industrial site Countryside Access Links to south

Mitigate Impacts NO Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Mixed, Shelterbelt, Tree Clump Farming Heritage Built Form Masts, Mill, Brownfield, Quarry / Extraction Hydrology Corridor Canal

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A large site to the south of Carnforth site set at multiple levels. Would easily accommodate a reasonable scale residential development with links to sports ground, marina and

Keer Bridge, Warton Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 75 Sheet Number 17 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Former industrial History Former depot Countryside Access River access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Heritage Vernacular, 16th to 17th Century Built Form Commercial, Industrial, Brownfield Hydrology River Corridor

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A former industrial depot between 19th century residential area and the river. This site would accommodate a reasonable scale residential development which took into account its setting, especially to the western end around existing buildings and residential area.

Norjac Service Station, Scotland Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 76 Sheet Number 12 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Visible to Arnside & Silverdale AONB as part of Carnforth town centre Tranquility Busy, active, road noise Landscape Character Car parking History Former garage Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern Woodland Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Retail, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Car Park

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Monochrome Complexity Uniform Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small site to the centre of Carnforth, former garage now utilised as car parking. Does not contribute to wider character of town and would accommodate development in fitting with setting

Land South Of Windermere Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 78 Sheet Number 7 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Visible from the Arnside & Silverdale AONB, particularly the higher ground Tranquility Quiet with minimal noise and activity, good views out from the east across to the coast and AONB, becoming more restricted by landform to the west Landscape Character Open rural farmland with an urban fringe on the eastern edge, some former industrial / extraction use History Ancient lanes running across the site Countryside Access Green lanes and footpath’s provide links to the wider countryside.

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump Farming Pasture, Improved Pasture, Hedgerow, Laid Hedgerow, Mosaic Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Masts, Wind Turbine, Quarry / Extraction Hydrology Drained, Stream, Dendritic Features Corridor Road, Green Lane, Footpath

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A broad undulating area of pasture farmland located along the southern edge of Carnforth, falling broadly east to west, the upper areas command views out across the town north and west towards the Arnside and Silverdale AONB and the coast, as well as south where the rising landform allows. The area is characterized by large fields roughly rectangular in shape, bounded by mature hedges infilled with post and wire fences, with individual and groups of mature deciduous trees. A number of green lanes and public footpaths cross the area with a single line of pylons and power cables running north to south along the eastern side. Due to the changes in levels it is considered that a partial development of this area would be possible along the western side without creating a negative impact on the wider landscape character and views from the AONB. Integration of this site could be aided by the development of the adjacent SHLAA/LPSA site 61, Lundsfield Quarry, to the north, connecting the development to the existing urban area. Mitigation of the impacts of development could be in the form of restricted building heights, increased boundary planting around the outer edges of development, and the use of street trees and green infrastructure to reduce the impact of the buildings. Green corridors and ecological buffer zones along the canal to the west and the green lanes running across the site would also reduce the impact on wider landscape character

Windermere Road Garages Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 83 Sheet Number 8 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Views north to Arnside and Silverdale AONB Tranquility Quiet residential edge Landscape Character Modern Urban estate History Green lanes to edge Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Estate, Planned Woodland Farming Heritage Built Form Residential Hydrology Corridor Road, Green Lane, Amenity Open Space

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Uniform Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Small plot located to the edge of an existing residential area adjacent to the countryside. Currently containing a number of individual garages and former garage plots it is overgrown with scrub vegetation and poor visual appearance. This site could accommodate a small scale development in keeping with the surrounding built form without adversely impacting the wider landscape character

Greenbelt South of Carnforth Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 717 Sheet Number 7 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

Carnforth Business Park Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 724 Sheet Number 5 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Forton, Garstang, Catterill Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Noise from industry and adjacent motorway Landscape Character Developing industrial land History Countryside Access Poor

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Improved Pasture, Hedgerow, Field Ditch Heritage Built Form Pylon, Mill, Wind Turbine Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Road

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A developing business park of large scale industrial / office units positioned between the M6 and the urban edge of Carnforth. Large buildings with surrounding car parking, access and green space create an open development on a gently undulating landscape, partially enclosed by the existing mature vegetation along the western boundary, the B6524 to the south and the M6 embankment to the east.

Land At Scotland Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 727 Sheet Number 13 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Visible from Arnside & Silverdale AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Modern Retail History Brownfield lands –former industrial Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern Woodland Mixed, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Railway / WCML

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A modern development consisting of two small retail stores and associated car parking on former industrial land to the north of the main market street and town centre

Carnforth Levels, Scotland Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 728 Sheet Number 14 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active small scale industrial Landscape Character Small scale industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Mixed, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Mill, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Railway / WCML

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Straight

Summary Comments

A split industrial area separated by the A6 running north – south. A mixed use site comprising small office / industrial units and industrial yards.

Land at Warton Road Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 729 Sheet Number 16 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Former sidings Countryside Access Canal path nearby

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Modern, Estate, Cul-de-sac Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Former rail sidings, now a number of industrial / commercial premises, including fuel depot and merchants

Kellet Road Industrial Estate Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 734 Sheet Number 4 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Vehicular movement and industrial activity Landscape Character Existing 80’s / 90’s industrial development History Countryside Access Poor

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying Vegetation Layout Modern, Estate, Planned, Cul-de-sac Woodland Mixed, Tree Clump Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Industrial Hydrology Corridor Road

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

An existing industrial site in good state of repair, partially contained by the B6254 to the south and the belt of mature vegetation to the west. The site comprises a number of buildings split into multiple business units, each with associated parking / loading areas in front

Land at Warton Road 2 (Former TDG Site) Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 742 Sheet Number 15 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Limited visibility from Arnside & Silverdale AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Former industrial History Ofl mill / factory / railway buildings to edges Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Modern Woodland Scrub Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Industrial, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A former industrial site with historical elements and significant buildings to the edges, including large stone walls. Modern / poor quality industrial units within. A flat site with little vegetation and few features. This would accommodate development of a variety of uses.

Market Street Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 743 Sheet Number 10 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Forms part of wider Carnforth centre, visible from Arnside & Silverdale AONB Tranquility Active market street Landscape Character 19th century town centre History Established industrial-era street and buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Vegetation Layout Organic Street / Alley Woodland Street Tree Farming Heritage Vernacular, Monument / Tower, Conservation Area, Listed Building, 16th to 17th Century, 18th to 19th Century, Market / Urban Square Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Intimate Texture Rough Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Unified Remoteness Busy Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A strong industrial-era market street with a mix of buildings, mostly 19th – 20th century. Active frontages and movement. Good links to rail station and wider town.

Carnforth Town Centre Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 749 Sheet Number 11 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB View to Arnside & Silverdale AONB to the north Tranquility Busy, active, with main routes through Landscape Character Active market town History Industrial-era market town Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Organic Street / Alley Woodland Street Tree Farming Heritage Vernacular, Monument / Tower, Conservation Area, Listed Building, 16th to 17th Century, 18th to 19th Century, Market / Urban Square, Church Built Form Residential, Commercial, Retail Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway / WCML, Footpath, Car Park

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Busy Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A diverse, small area to the centre of Carnforth, with clear axial movement along main roads connecting surrounding areas and transport links.

Carnforth Carnforth

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 759 Sheet Number 23 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Visible from Arnside & Silverdale AONB Tranquility Active with quiet areas Landscape Character Industrial-era market town History Buildings, built form and layout Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement, Masts, Mill, Wind Turbine, Brownfield, Ribbon, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Railway / WCML, Bridleway

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

The Regeneration Priority Area covers Carnforth and all potential development sites within as well as the existing residential and industrial areas.

Land West Of Mill Lane Caton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 89 Sheet Number 31 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Caton, Lune, Gressingham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Wooded car park enclosure. Ambient road noise. Majority of site open to the west. Landscape Character Mostly open to the west on cleared site of low quality. To east is a secluded car park for approx. 12 – 15 cars surrounded by wooded embankments. Scattered / isolated edge of settlement History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Wet Woodland, Tree Clump Farming Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Tourism Hydrology Corridor Green Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Intimate Texture Rough Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Although within the AONB the eastern and northern parts of this site is very secluded, incorporating the existing car park to the Bank House Fly Fishery. Assuming the car park and associated landscape is retained within any development the western boundary to the site is open toward the River Lune and so would require suitable screening to mitigate views and incorporate any development into the established landscape context.

Land West Of Quernmore Lane Caton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 98 Sheet Number 33 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Lune Valley, Caton, Lune Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB On edge of Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Edge of Settlement Landscape Character Townscape edge / rural landscape History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead Hydrology Corridor Road

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Enclosed by a stone wall along Quernmore Road the pasture beyond rises at the centre of the site. Escowbeck Farm to the south west is a substantial cluster of buildings which, together with the farm access track from Quernmore Rd, forms the southern boundary to the site. Access into site 99 (LPSA 98) from Quernmore Rd may best be considered opposite Broadacre, (which may also provide onward access to the adjacent site 100 (LPSA 99)). Adjacent properties along Quernmore Road are low to medium density and should influence the scale and density of the suitable development on site 99.

Land South West Of Quernmore Lane Caton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 99 Sheet Number 32 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Lune Valley Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB On edge of Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Wooded site to side of road between two isolated properties Landscape Character Landscape / townscape edge History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Mixed, Wooded Slope Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Drained Corridor Road, Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A mature woodland copse screens the site from the east against Quernmore Road. Access from the road would need to breach this copse (or be provided through the adjacent site 99 (LPSA 98)). Beyond there are more copses to the west and south collectively offering some mature tree enclosure. Escowbeck Farm to the south is a substantial cluster of buildings and a potential development edge constraint. Assuming retention of existing vegetation and further mitigation a carefully designed residential development could result in a neutral overall impact, though removal of woodland for access from Quernmore Rd will be difficult to mitigate, especially for adjacent residents overlooking this location. A potentially better location would be opposite Broadacre, through site 99.

Land East And South Of Caton Community Primary School Caton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 100 Sheet Number 34 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Lune Valley Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB On edge of Forest of Bowland AONB, Tranquility Edge of Settlement Landscape Character Townscape edge / rural landscape, distant wind turbines History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Mixed, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Improved Pasture, Hedgerow, Intensive Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead Hydrology Drained, Stream Corridor Road

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Large site consisting of several well defined arable fields and pastures, with some peripheral enclosure from mature vegetation that typifies the landscape character. Ready access from Quernmore Road. Caton Community Primary School and grounds to the east will be an edge / interface constraint as will the residential properties around the north field. Site is reasonably well contained though within the setting of the Forest of Bowland AONB. As such any development needs to be of a suitable density, design and layout as part of a mitigation strategy, sensitive to the setting.

Willow Mill Caton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 721 Sheet Number 37 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain, Drumlin Field, Rolling Upland Farmland

Local Character Area Caton, Lune, Gressingham, Littledale Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Semi-urban environment, Copy Lane traffic Landscape Character Settled / Semi Urban rural settlement employment site – former stone mill, now offices and car park History Former historic mill Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts NO Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Vegetation Layout Woodland Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Heritage Built Form Industrial, Settlement Hydrology Corridor Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Refurbished Mill building and site now incorporating car park and repaired stone boundary wall and railing

Caton Local Centre Caton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 758 Sheet Number 36 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Caton, Lune, Gressingham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Rural local centre Landscape Character Robust / townscape landscape character within Forest of Bowland AONB History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Corridor Road

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Typical village local centre with reasonable provision of services on main route A683, including Public House, Cooperative, Petrol Filling Station and Boots pharmacy. Parking / stopping provision is poor other than at Station Public House. Potential to improve pedestrian and cycle facilities through better access to shops and local centre – public realm improvement opportunity, incorporating reduced traffic speeds and crossing facilities.

Claughton Brickworks and Buffer Store Claughton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 723 Sheet Number 61 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain Local Character Area Caton, Lune Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active industrial areas Landscape Character Poor quality landscape, flat river valley base History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Coniferous, Shelterbelt, Scrub Farming Heritage Built Form Industrial, Quarry / Extraction Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway (disused)

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Small Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

An industrial and manufacturing area located to the lower edge of the of the lune valley alongside the A683, incorporating small scale industrial units and a brick production plant

Land South of Marsh Lane Cockerham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 643 Sheet Number 64 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Coastal Plain, Mosslands Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Forton, Garstang, Catterill, North Fylde Mosses Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Landscape Character History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Settlement, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Road, Bridleway, Footpath, Common Land

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A gently rolling agricultural site on the edge of a small settlement with open views west towards the coast, contained to the north and east by mature hedgerows and fences. This site could contain a low scale development without significant change to the settlement character or appearance. Views of the settlement from the west would be altered slightly but would not be majorly adversely affected

Burr Tree Meadow, A65 Cowan Bridge

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 119 Sheet Number 54 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Bentham, Clapham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Significant road noise Landscape Character Small scale pasture History Remnants of rail line Countryside Access PRoW across site

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous Farming Pasture, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Settlement, Mill Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway (disused), Footpath

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small pasture / fallow site on the edge of Cowan Bridge, contained by the A65 to the south and the former disused rail line and mature vegetation to the north. With restricted views out to the wider landscape Although there are historical elements surrounding this site it is considered that it could accommodate a small scale development without significantly impacting the landscape character

Cowan Bridge Industrial Estate Cowan Bridge

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 719 Sheet Number 53 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Bentham, Clapham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Road noise, activity on site Landscape Character Industrial/ cottage industry History Former rail line along north eastern edge of site Countryside Access Poor

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump Farming Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Tourism, Brownfield, Ribbon Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway (disused)

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Straight

Summary Comments

A small industrial site containing a few small cottage industries, including woollen mill and factory shop. Housed on a flat site along the line of a former rail line and consisting of a mix of modern and early 20th century buildings.

Land North of A683 & Land South of A683 Denny Beck

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 647 & 648 Sheet Number 30 Local Character Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Adjacent to and partially visible from within Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Tranquility interrupted by road noise Landscape Character River (wooded) corridor and rolling farmland, isolated properties & green lanes History Countryside Access Cycle routes, footpaths

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Field Ditch Heritage Ancient Enclosure Built Form Pylon Hydrology Drained, Stream Corridor Road, Green Lane, Footpath, Cycle Route, Picnic Spots

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Monochrome Complexity Diverse Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

The site straddles the A683, reaching from the southern edge of the River Lune to AONB boundary near Old Parkside Farm. The landscape is rolling here and land parcel south of the A683 is also influenced by the M6 motorway corridor to the immediate west. At this location there is a local rise creating a north facing aspect toward Halton from where development would be visible. There is, however, with sensitive design, the potential for the landscape to accommodate some small scale low density development. The area adjoining the AONB boundary is lower lying and could, therefore, potentially be developed in the same way though this will certainly have an impact on view from the AONB and its local setting. The landform of Knotts Wood within the AONB would, however, help to limit impact of the adjoining development and change in the skyline. The site north of the A683 up to the River Lune is an intimate rolling landscape, influenced by low pylons and sparse detached properties. The riparian corridor offers good vegetation cover and this part of the site could be suitable for small scale development, though access option will likely be limited to the recreational current car park entrance. In summary this is a sensitive and complex site, the development of which at any substantial scale is likely to cause a negative impact to both landscape and visual amenity. However, small scale and fragmented development across the site may be accommodated if mitigated correctly, sensitive the landform and setting.

Land North of Abbeystead Road (VE1) Dolphinholme

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 128 Sheet Number 39 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Wooded Rural Valleys Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Wyre Valley Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Partial views out to the east from areas under review towards Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Quiet agricultural areas located around the village with some views out south and east Landscape Character Pasture farmland located around a historic urban settlement. History Historical element present within the village and along field boundaries Countryside Access Good connectivity with the wider countryside

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Tree Clump, Forestry Farming Damp Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Vernacular, Modern Enclosure Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement Hydrology Corridor Footpath

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Located north east of the village adjacent to the AONB boundary along the eastern edge, the pasture land falls north to south bounded by mature hedgerows with limited views out due to dense woodland along river valley at the edge of the AONB boundary. Whilst adjacent to modern development within the settlement, this areas elevated aspect and close proximity to the AONB would result in a significant change in views from the designated zone.

Field 3, West Of Starbank Lane; Field 1, North of Anyon Lane; Field 1, West Dolphinholme of Abbeystead Lane; Field 1, West of Four Lane; Field 1, West of Starbank Lane; Field 2, North of Anyon Lane; Field 2, West of Abbeystead Lane; Field 2, West of Four Lane; Field 2, West of Starbank Lane; Field 3, North of Anyon Lane; Field 3, West of Abbeystead Lane; Field 4, North of Anyon Lane; Field 4, West of Abbeystead Lane; Field 5, North of Anyon Lane (VE2)

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 125, 127, 651, 652, 653, 654, 657, 658, 659, 660, 662, 663, 664, 665 Sheet Number 39 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Wooded Rural Valleys Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Wyre Valley Urban Landscape

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Located along the western edge of the village, this area is characterized by large pasture fields wrapping around localized dwellings on the western edge of the village, gently rolling and gradually falling north west to south east. Views out are contained to the north and west by the landform and restricted east by the village development and distant woodland along the river corridor. The flatter eastern side of the site is contained by the rising land form and existing properties within the village, with the land rising to the west containing wider views to and from the AONB.

Land North Of Dolphinholme C of E Primary School, Star Bank Lane & Land Dolphinholme West of Wagon Lane (VE3)

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 124 & 667 Sheet Number 39 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Wooded Rural Valleys Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Wyre Valley Urban Landscape

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A flat gently sloping area of pasture land located between two roads centrally within the village, bounded by the primary school and playing field to the south. Views out towards the AONB to the east are screened by the dense woodland vegetation running along the River valley to the south and west. The flat aspect of this area limits wider views in and out.

Corless Farm, Anyon Lane; Field 1, North West of Gleaves Hill Lane; Field 2, Dolphinholme North West of Gleaves Hill Lane; Land South of Anyon Lane (VE4)

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 123, 649, 655 & 666 Sheet Number 39 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Wooded Rural Valleys Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Wyre Valley Urban Landscape

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Located in a triangular area of land south west of the village, bounded by woodland to the west and roads to the north and south east with mature hedgerows and dry stone walls .This area consists of flat pasture land contained by the surrounding land form and tree cover. There are partial views available to the east towards the AONB, limited by the river corridor woodland.

Field 1, South East of Gleaves Hill Lane; Field 2, South East of Gleaves Hill Dolphinholme Lane; Field 3, South East of Gleaves Hill Lane (VE5)

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 650, 656 & 661 Sheet Number 39 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Wooded Rural Valleys Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Wyre Valley Urban Landscape

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Located to the south of the village bounded by Stony lane to the west and the River Wyre corridor and woodland to the east this is a gently rolling pasture area, bounded by mature hedgerows and falling away to the east into the river Valley. This area commands open views east towards the AONB in the distance across the river valley.

Land East Of Burrow Road & Land North Of Berksey Brow, Burrow Road Ellel

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 136 & 137 Sheet Number 40 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Langthwaite Ridge, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Views from south central ridgeline east towards Forest of Bowland AON0042 Tranquility Tranquility interrupted by passing traffic and background noise of motorway, Views out east and west from central ridgeline Landscape Character Rolling agricultural central ridgeline falling to the east and west History Transport infrastructure in the form or canal and rail line, established field patterns Countryside Access Good access into countryside

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Coastal / Drumlin Field, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Pylon, Wind Turbine Hydrology Corridor Railway / WCML, Canal, Lane, Footpath

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

The site consists of a linear ridgeline running south from Lancaster, falling away either side towards the Lancaster Canal to the west and the North west coast rail line to the east. The ridge offers views out east towards the Forest of Bowland AONB and west towards the coast with visibility reducing towards the edges due to the topography and localized vegetation. The site consists of agricultural, mostly pastoral fields in an established pattern, bounded by mature hedgerows and boundary walls. A small number of farms are located in the area, served by a few minor roads. The rail line and infrastructure dominates the eastern edge with the road corridor beyond providing background noise. Individual and clumps of mature deciduous trees punctuate the skyline with a single large line of pylons and power cables running north just beyond the western edge before turning west towards Heysham into the distance, with another running east to west across the northern section of the site. It is considered that the development of this site would have a significant adverse impact on both local and surrounding landscape character due to the local topography and visibility. The way in which the site could be developed is further constrained by the changing levels and accessibility over the rail line and the canal to either side. The topography of this site would likely present any development as a distinctive change in views from the Forest of Bowland AONB, out west towards the coast.

Land North Of Stoney Lane Galgate

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 139 Sheet Number 65 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility M6 road noise Landscape Character Former pasture now residential development History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Broad Valley, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Road

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Former rolling pasture land from M6 to eastern edge of Glasson. Currently under development as new residential area.

Land East Of Ellel House, Chapel Lane Galgate

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 144 Sheet Number 68 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet with ambient noise from M6 Landscape Character Rolling pasture to edge of settlement History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Settlement, Mill, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Rolling pasture land falling form the M6 to the east down towards Galgate and Galgate mills in the west. Contained to the south by a modern residential estate and open to the north with views towards southern Lancaster prevented by distant mature vegetation. The site is restricted in access, however due to the level of containment afforded by the local landform and surrounding built form, could be developed without adversely affecting the surrounding landscape character and views.

Galgate Silk Mills Industrial Estate Galgate

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 722 Sheet Number 66 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active, industry activity and noise from M6 Landscape Character Old industrial History Former mill buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Settlement, Mill Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Former Silk mills, now separated into small business units, set to the bottom of sloping agricultural land falling from the M6 beyond to the east.

Galgate Silk Mills Industrial Estate Galgate

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 722 Sheet Number 67 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Small scale industrial activity Landscape Character Historic industry History Old mill buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Settlement, Mill, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Road, Lane

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A former industrial area consisting of a number of former mill buildings to the north eastern edge of Galgate, running down the hill from the agricultural fields west of the M6 in the east towards the A6 and River Condor, roughly separated into two site by Chapel Lane.

Land East Of Tithebarn Hill Glasson

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 154 Sheet Number 62 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Views to Forest of Bowland AONB across estuary Tranquility Active – road noise to edge Landscape Character Rural edge of settlement History Countryside Access Good coastal access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Vegetation Coastal Marsh, Saltmarsh Layout Woodland Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Monument / Tower Built Form Pylon, Wind Turbine, Power Station Hydrology Estuary Corridor Road

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A small site elevated above the adjacent residential area with open views out across the coast and over the estuary towards the Forest of Bowland AONB to the east. Development of this site would result in a minor change in landscape character, removing the soft edge to the residential area to the coastline. There would be a noticeable change to the views out across the estuary from the wider area

Glasson Industrial Area Glasson

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 733 Sheet Number 63 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active industry Landscape Character Industrial History Docks Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying Vegetation Layout Woodland Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement, Masts, Mill Hydrology Coastal, Estuary Corridor

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A flat low lying series of docks and modern industrial units to the edge of Glasson.

Land North Of High Road Halton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 159 Sheet Number 24 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Partially visible from Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Edge of Halton, relative tranquility, some road noise, some views from properties from SW corner Landscape Character Landscape, rolling pasture farmland History Countryside Access Access from Kirkby Lonsdale Road

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Improved Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Pylon, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Road, Lane

100

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

Predominantly rural character, but relatively open rolling pasture, with hedgerows to peripheries and isolated hedgerow trees. Edge of settlement with good potential access from Kirkby Lonsdale Rd. Pylons influence views to the north. Adjacent settlement boundary is limited to properties in the south west corner. Although this site is on the edge of Halton and therefore potentially considered as an extension to the settlement boundary, the settlement character is predominantly semi-detached properties of medium to low density. In addition whilst the landform is gently rolling it is relatively open in character and rising to the north so any development should incorporate a strong landscape and green infrastructure strategy to mitigate harm to visual amenity, including retention of existing vegetation. Nevertheless for the adjacent properties in the SW corner of the site it is likely that even with mitigation the development of the site will result in at least the partial loss of their open views across the hedgerow boundary.

101

Land South Of Low Road 1 Halton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 163 Sheet Number 28 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Road noise, Pylons Landscape Character Edge of settlement History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Intensive Heritage Built Form Hydrology Corridor

102

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Edge of settlement site with some urban influences from the adjacent Low Road, Overhead Pylons and some surrounding residential properties. Land parcel reaches edge of River Lune at south west corner. Currently arable with some hedgerow enclosure. Site access from Low Road and, potentially, Forgewood Close. Existing residential properties at Forgewood should be a key consideration to visual impact and any interface of development edges. OH Pylons and easements will also be a development constraint.

103

Land South of Forge Lane Halton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 669 Sheet Number 27 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Tranquil pasture, some noise influence from adjacent road Landscape Character Stone wall enclosure, edge of settlement History Stone walls Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Vernacular, Modern Enclosure Built Form Settlement Hydrology Corridor Road

104

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Enclosed pasture surrounded by distinctive stone wall to west and north. There are two clipped hedgerow separating three pastures. The western pasture against Forge Lane and Low Road creates a strong and positively rural character to the site, not least as it is seen in context of the adjacent farm scale buildings and woodland backcloth to the north. This western field is largely surrounded by the characteristic stone wall as well as mature trees to the south and a single mature tree within the pasture. The eastern (central) field is seen within the context of existing adjacent housing to the north and east. The southern field is sloping down to the River Lune between the Halton Mills site and site 167. With mitigation this site could accommodate some development but this may best be confined to the eastern / central field where it could be considered an extension of the adjacent residential boundary. The western and southern fields offer a valuable separation of development on a local scale and greenspace that contributes positively to the setting of existing and future development. As such the whole site were to be developed there would likely be a negative overall impact to landscape and visual amenity.

105

Land East Of St Wilfrids Hall, Foundry Lane Halton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 690 Sheet Number 25 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Edge of settlement, tranquil, well screened by vegetation Landscape Character Strip field with mature trees and hedgerows History Strong small scale field pattern (localized) Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Mixed, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Strip Field Heritage Built Form Settlement, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained Corridor Lane

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Intimate Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

This site is a small narrow strip field to the rear of modern properties to the east at St. Wilfrid’s Park, and the mature gardens of St Wilfrids Care Home to the West. Access is proposed from the latter, along Foundry Lane, without which access would need to be via Rowan Bank across an adjacent field. However, it appears that the site is already sold with outline planning permission for the development of 4 houses. Views to and from the AONB are restricted by the surrounding vegetation and residential properties. Mitigation of visual amenity will be required for rear of properties on St. Wilfrid’s Park – vegetation is already indicated on the outline site sales board (see photo 2) which would achieve this.

107

Land South Of Low Road 2 Halton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 708 Sheet Number 29 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Some road noise, pylons Landscape Character Landscape Town edge, arable farm land History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Hedgerow, Intensive Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Pylon Hydrology Corridor Road

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Edge of settlement site with some urban influences from the adjacent Low Road, Overhead Pylons and some surrounding residential properties. Land parcel reaches edge of River Lune along whole southern edge. Currently arable with some hedgerow enclosure. Site access from Low Road. Existing isolated properties nearby. OH Pylons and easements will be a development constraint. Wooded with large isolated property to the east. Without the development of adjacent site (SHLAA 167/LPSA 163) this would appear somewhat isolated within the surrounding landscape context, though isolated properties are limited in number though some are large in stature.

109

Halton Mills Halton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 741 Sheet Number 26 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Lune Valley, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Former industrial riverside, now SME and ongoing Barratts residential development. Riparian corridor. Landscape Character Landscape / new townscape History Countryside Access Routes along river

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying, Gently Rolling Vegetation Foreshore Layout Woodland Deciduous, Wet Woodland, Alder / Willow Carr, Wooded Slope Farming Pasture, Intensive Heritage Built Form Settlement, Brownfield Hydrology River Corridor Lane, Green Lane, Footpath, River Edge

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Intimate Texture Rough Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A redevelopment site adjacent to the River Lune, characterized by contemporary housing and light industrial / other businesses to the periphery. Site area between Forge Lane and Mill Lane is partially developed with remaining cleared post-demolition with some vegetation retained. With Forge Lane notably elevated the site affords a southerly aspect toward the river. The inclusion of the refurbished former Halton Mill to the east, around which contemporary residential properties have been recently built. Together they generate an intimate live / work character. Assuming the remaining development plots are taken forward in the same way as those built / refurbished to date this should create a positive improvement to the landscape character and visual amenity to this location, subject to the incorporation of mitigation measures including consideration of scale, materials, access and landscape.

111

Halton Mills Halton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 741 Sheet Number 38 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Screened from AONB by river corridor vegetation Tranquility Active - industry Landscape Character Old industrial History Mill buildings Countryside Access River corridor movement

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Foreshore Layout Woodland Deciduous, Alder / Willow Carr Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement, Masts, Mill Hydrology River Corridor Road, Green Lane, Footpath

112

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Former mill buildings now used for light industrial, screened from the river by mature vegetation with views to the north limited by rising landform.

113

Land East Of Hanging Green Lane Hest Bank

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 165 Sheet Number 45 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility A tranquil area of green space between residential developments Landscape Character Pasture / grazing land / meadow History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Masts, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Road, Lane, Footpath, Common Land

114

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A gently undulating site bounded to the north, south and west by residential developments. The site is formed of pasture land bounded by a mixture hedgerows and stone walls interspersed hedgerow trees and tree clumps. Rising landform to the east and the undulating topography combined with the surrounding residential areas limit wider views out from the area. It is considered that this site could contain small, low density development without significantly affecting the wider landscape character. Some nearby views from the east would be affected, however this could be mitigated through careful planning and screening

115

Mossgate Park, Mossgate Road Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 192 Sheet Number 86 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Broken views towards Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Modern residential History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Pasture, Fence Heritage Modern Enclosure Built Form Settlement, Pylon, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained Corridor Road

116

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

An area of former rolling pasture partial developed into modern residential, with 3 story town houses, apartment blocks and low level residential, remaining currently undeveloped open space given over to grass. Bounded by modern residential to the north, east and west the site remains open to the south west, with views dominated by the new infrastructure immediately south with distant vistas out towards the Forest of Boland AONB

117

Unused Playing Field South Of Trumacar Lane Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 195 Sheet Number 78 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Limited views east to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active – road noise, poor views out Landscape Character Poor quality agricultural land History Countryside Access Poor

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Hedgerow, Fence, Field Ditch Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Pylon, Power Station, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

118

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

An area of dis-used agricultural scrub lane falling west to east with intermittent views towards the Forest of Bowland AONB. The site is contained by the rail line and mature vegetation to the south and modern residential to the north and west. The skyline is dominated by power lines running west to east which may limit development potential for the site. View west are limited by surrounding land use and vegetation and are dominated by the power station in the distance. Views out to the east are restricted by localized landform and vegetation. If site constraints can be overcome this site would be suitable for development.

119

Royd Mill Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 731 Sheet Number 79 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Woodland Shelterbelt, Scrub Farming Fence Heritage Built Form Pylon, Masts, Mill Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Railway / WCML

120

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Small scale industrial areas containing a mix of light industry. Dominated by power lines to the south, trunk road to north and rail line and mature vegetation to south / east.

121

Lancaster West Business Park Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 732 Sheet Number 74 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Mosslands Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Heysham Moss Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Intermittent views east to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active, interrupted views Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Pylon, Mill, Wind Turbine, Brownfield Hydrology Drained Corridor Road

122

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A linear site located to the east of Heysham, developed to the south with large scale industrial buildings of varying age. The thinner northern section consists of open pasture land with intermittent development, including pylons lines. Open views out to the west across the Lune estuary towards the Forest of Bowland AONB.

123

Heysham Industrial Estate Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 735 Sheet Number 73 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Foreshore Layout Woodland Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Fence Heritage Built Form Pylon, Masts, Mill Hydrology Coastal Corridor Road

124

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A medium sized spread out industrial estate located on low lying land set back from the coast line and separated by a sewage works and brownfield land. Levels are largely flat with intermittent scrub and isolated trees.

125

Major Industrial Estate Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 738 Sheet Number 77 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Fence Heritage Modern Enclosure Built Form Pylon, Masts, Mill Hydrology Corridor Road

126

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A medium sized industrial area, including materials recycling and reclamation, largely contained by the rolling and man-made surrounding landscapes. The areas takes in low lying agricultural pasture land to the south

127

Port of Heysham and Port of Heysham Industrial Estate Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 740 Sheet Number 82 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Foreshore Layout Woodland Scrub Farming Fence Heritage Built Form Settlement, Masts, Mill Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Railway / WCML

128

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Port of Heysham infrastructure and services and adjacent industrial estate set above to the east, consisting of a number of large modern units, rising gently up the hillside. Views out are limited by buildings and landform to the east.

129

Heysham Road Neighbourhood Centre Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 751 Sheet Number 87 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy main road Landscape Character Shopping centre History Buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Terrace Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Retail Hydrology Corridor Road, Car Park

130

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small linear retail centre consisting of a terrace of shops with maisonettes above, late 19th / early 20th century in design, adjacent to a more modern pub and post office. Levels fall south to north along the road towards Morecambe cresting limited linear views. Traffic movement dominates the area with car parking to the road edges

131

South Heysham Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 762 Sheet Number 84 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Mosslands, Open Coastal Marsh, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Heysham Moss, Lune Marshes, Leck Fell Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Intermittent views to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying, Gently Rolling Vegetation Foreshore Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Modern Enclosure Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Pylon, Masts, Mill, Wind Turbine, Power Station, Caravan / Camping, Brownfield Hydrology Drained, Artificial Pond Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

132

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A former agricultural areas now largely given over to industrial and power generation use. Small pockets of pasture still remain to the coast and eastern edges. Generally flat or gently rolling land there are intermittent views out west and east over the coast and estuary towards Lancaster and the forest of Bowland AONB.

133

South Heysham Nature Reserves Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 770 Sheet Number 85 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Mosslands, Open Coastal Marsh, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Heysham Moss, Lune Marshes, Leck Fell Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Scrub / reclaimed land History Woodland pockets, hedgerows Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Pylon, Masts, Mill, Wind Turbine Hydrology Drained, Natural Pond, Artificial Pond Corridor Road, Lane

134

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

This site was only proposed as a local nature reserve and not a development. A fragmented allocation winding between existing industrial and energy land uses, cutting through the centre of RPA1 to cover all existing woodland and remaining pasture land. Generally low-lying with gently undulation and rises up to the east the reserve includes mature wet woodland, mature hedgerows and individual clumps of trees, scrub, man-made lakes and drainage channels and ditches.

135

Heysham Power Station Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 772 Sheet Number 81 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Visible from Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Foreshore Layout Woodland Deciduous, Coniferous, Shelterbelt, Scrub, Wooded Slope Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Pylon, Mill, Power Station Hydrology Coastal Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

136

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Nuclear power station and surrounding land, including screening landform and vegetation to eastern and southern edges

137

Heysham 3 construction footprint Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 773 Sheet Number 75 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Limited occasional views east to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Golf course History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Heritage Built Form Pylon, Masts, Wind Turbine, Power Station, Golf Course Hydrology Drained, Stream Corridor Lane

138

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Rough Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A managed and maintained golf course situated between Heysham power station and industrial areas to the south. The site consists of rolling greens broken up by mature and young mature vegetation, providing intermittent views south and west to the coast. Surrounding landform limits views east to occasional glimpses. The adjacent power station dominates the skyline to the west

139

National Grid land holding North of A638 Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 774 Sheet Number 80 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Mosslands Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Heysham Moss Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Noise, road noise Landscape Character Industrialised History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying, Plain Vegetation Wetland Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Scrub Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Pylon, Masts, Mill, Power Station, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road

140

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Large Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Former low lying pasture developed becoming industrialised with new substation and electric pylons and cables. Bounded by the southern extents of Heysham to the north west and Heysham Moss to the north

141

Heysham Energy Coast Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 775 Sheet Number 83 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Mosslands, Open Coastal Marsh Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Heysham Moss, Lune Marshes, Leck Fell Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Intermittent views to and from Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Generally active Landscape Character Industrialised History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Foreshore Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Shelterbelt, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Land Reclamation Heritage Modern Enclosure Built Form Settlement, Pylon, Masts, Mill, Wind Turbine, Power Station, Golf Course, Brownfield, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained, Coastal, Artificial Pond, Fishing Lake Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Railway / WCML, Lane

142

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A large are of former agricultural pasture land now largely industrialised, given over to energy production and management. Intermittent settlements and recreational areas

143

Substation Land Heysham

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 776 Sheet Number 76 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Mosslands Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Heysham Moss Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Views east to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Industrial / agriculture History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Pylon, Masts, Wind Turbine, Power Station Hydrology Corridor

144

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

An area of rolling pasture land being overtaken by industrial / power development with two substations, one to the north open to the trunk road and Heysham to the north and one screened by large man made bunds and planting to the south. Remaining pasture land is dominated by pylons running east – west.

145

Land North Of Royal Oak Meadow And Hornby Bank Hornby

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 240 Sheet Number 58 Local Character Type Valley Floodplain, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Lune, Gressingham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, some road noise Landscape Character Pasture, valley edge, edge of modern residential History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Corridor Road

146

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small area of pasture on the valley edge, positioned below the wooded valley side on the edge of a modern area of settlement on the northern edge of Hornby. Wider views are restricted by the rolling landform and mature vegetation.

147

Land South of Lancaster Road and West of Strands Farm Lane Hornby

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 687 Sheet Number 60 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain Local Character Area Caton, Lune Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Road noise, ambient noise from adjacent industrial area Landscape Character Flat pasture at modern settlement edge History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Distant Fells Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Industrial, Settlement Hydrology Drained Corridor

148

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A flat area of pasture on the southern edge of Hornby adjacent to a small industrial area and a small modern residential development. This is open to the west and north allowing views out across the Lune Valley towards the valley slopes

149

Land West of Gressingham Road Hornby

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 701 Sheet Number 57 Local Character Type Valley Floodplain, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Lune, Gressingham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, open views across Lune Valley Landscape Character Pasture landscape rolling valley History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Wind Turbine Hydrology Corridor

150

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A rolling agricultural landscape to the northern edge of Hornby, separated by the main residential area by open fields. There are open views to the south and east along the Lune Valley. An avenue of mature trees runs along the road bounding the eastern edge of the site, with mature hedgerows on all sides.

151

Hornby Industrial Estate Hornby

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 720 Sheet Number 59 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain Local Character Area Caton, Lune Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active space Landscape Character Modern settlement edge, small scale industrial History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Modern Enclosure Built Form Industrial Hydrology Corridor Railway (disused)

152

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A modern small scale industrial area to the southern edge of Hornby adjacent to the dis-used rail line. This is a flat area contained by the surrounding topography and mature vegetation to the south and east and the settlement to the north. There are limited views out to the Lune valley to the west.

153

Land South West Of Bailrigg Lane, Bailrigg Village Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 253 Sheet Number 137 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, active movement to edges Landscape Character Open pasture History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Coniferous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement Hydrology Drained, Stream Corridor Green Lane, Bridleway, Cycle Route

154

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small site between a small settlement to the north and east and the University of Lancaster Campus to the south, consisting on undulating open pasture falling east to west, contained to the south and east by mature deciduous and coniferous woodland. There are open views out to the west across the rolling farmland framed by mature planting to the north and south.

155

Royal Albert Fields South, Ashton Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 261 Sheet Number 130 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Ambient road noise Landscape Character Rolling hillside History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Damp Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement Hydrology Corridor Road

156

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A rolling site falling west to east bounded by mature hedgerows with intermittent trees, views out are contained by the localised landform with limited views west from the higher part of the site. This has a rural damp pasture landscape character to the edge of the city with limited visibility Development of this site would need to consider the cumulative impact of development of adjacent site 304 (LPSA 298).

157

Playing Fields, Barton Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 272 Sheet Number 134 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Ambient road noise Landscape Character Urban greenspace History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland, Wooded Slope Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Modern Residential Hydrology Drained Corridor Road, Common Land

158

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Smooth Colour Monochrome Complexity Uniform Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

An open area of flat recreational space within a largely residential area. This provides open views out across the area from its slightly elevated position, providing a break in the built form

159

Halton Training Camp, Halton Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 276 Sheet Number 43 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Limited views south towards the Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Interrupted by traffic noise Landscape Character A fragmented site separated from the wider countryside by the new by-pass History Countryside Access Some footpath links, constrained by new road development

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Pylon, Masts Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Canal, Lane, Footpath

160

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

This site forms an elevated ridge line running along the northern edge of the Lune Valley bounded to the north by the new by-pass which severs it from the adjacent countryside to the north. The area is primarily pastureland with and urban fringe to the south along the lower sides of the valley. Boundaries vary from mature hedgerows to the north to stone walls and estate fencing to the south along the urban edges. Views are available out north and west from the ridge line, and to the south across the valley towards the Forest of Bowland AONB, punctuated by mature tree clumps and individual trees, Power lines and pylons run north to south and north west to south east along the western edge of the site, dominating the skyline. It is considered that this site could be partially developed along the southern edge as an extension to the existing urban fringe without causing significant change to view from the AONB and wider countryside. Mitigation measures could include limiting building heights to reduce the impact on the skyline and controlling density and massing to reduce the change in views from distance.

161

Bulk Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 285 Sheet Number 111 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character Urban History Buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Ribbon, Organic Street / Alley Woodland Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Commercial, Industrial, Brownfield Hydrology Open Water Corridor Road, Car Park

162

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Busy Enclosure Constrained Form Angular

Summary Comments

An area of inner city Lancaster separated by the A6 Link Road, largely flat and consisting of mixed commercial / industrial use and brownfield land with buildings in varying age and condition and cleared plots. Views out west across the River Lune are available, with residential areas rising up behind to the east and facing the site across the river.

163

Luneside East Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 286 Sheet Number 107 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Former industrial History Countryside Access Estuary links

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying Vegetation Layout Woodland Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Residential, Brownfield Hydrology Estuary Corridor

164

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Flat former industrial land located along the southern bank of the Lune estuary separated by an area of residential land and the former rail line with views out north to the estuary. Luneside west currently under residential development, and Luneside east advertised as proposed development.

165

Nightingale Hall Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 287 Sheet Number 119 Local Character Type Drumlin Field, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Landscape Character History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Wet Woodland, Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement, Brownfield, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained, Stream Corridor Road, Common Land

166

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

Former industrial / depot set on rolling hillside to the east of Lancaster with views out to the north broken up by shelterbelt mature planting and areas of woodland. Currently under construction as new housing development.

167

Former Chorley Nissan Garage, Wheatfield Street Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 295 Sheet Number 117 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Former rail History Railway warehouses / buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Modern, Ribbon Woodland Deciduous Farming Heritage Built Form Residential, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

168

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A linear site alongside the rail line comprising former buildings and infrastructure now under development (HCA). Generally flat and slightly elevated above the adjacent housing to the east the site is relatively contained with intermittent views out north and west to the estuary and coast

169

Royal Albert Fields North, Ashton Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 298 Sheet Number 129 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active, ambient road noise Landscape Character Suburban edge History Old hospital building, adjacent cottages Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Coastal / Drumlin Field, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree, Scrub Farming Hedgerow, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Settlement, Campus Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road

170

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Constrained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A rolling site, falling west to east towards the A588, partially developed with a small number of hospital buildings and associated car parking and landscaping terraced into the hillside. The site is bounded by the rising landform and pasture fields to the south and west and semi vegetated urban edge of Lancaster beyond the A588 to the east. Views are constrained the localised landscape and vegetation limiting visibility of the site. Development of this site would need to consider the cumulative impact of development of adjacent site 267 (LPSA 261).

171

Beaumont College, Lancaster Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 304 Sheet Number 43 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

172

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

173

Lancaster Moor Hospital, Quernmore Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 313 Sheet Number 122 Local Character Type Drumlin Field, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Limited views east to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Ambient road noise Landscape Character Estate parkland History Hospital building & estate layout Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Broad Valley, Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Wet Woodland Farming Hedgerow, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Designed Estate, Hall / Estate / Relict Parkland Built Form Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Road

174

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A large former hospital estate, comprising a large 19th century building overlooking rolling estate woodland falling way to the north and east into a broad valley. Vegetation comprises of large blocks of mature woodland with understorey scrub. Breaking up views available out to the north and intermittent views east from higher ground towards the forest of Bowland AONB. The site is currently being developed as a new housing estate with conversion of the hospital into apartments.

175

Land East And West Of Grab Lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 321 Sheet Number 126 Local Character Type Farmed Ridges, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Langthwaite Ridge, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Limited visibility from Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Quiet, ambient road noise from M6 Landscape Character Broad rolling valley History Field patterns and enclosures Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Low Lying, Broad Valley, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland Farming Damp Pasture, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Monument / Tower Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Road, Lane

176

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A large area of pasture land formed of a number of fields, gently undulating form the east into a broad shallow valley, damp to the base with a stream running along the western edge with wooded hillside rising beyond. The site is contained to the east by the rising landform and the M6 Motorway with views north interrupted by modern residential development. Views south towards the western suburbs of Lancaster are interrupted by mature woodland running along Wyreside Road to the southern edge of the site.to the west views are constrained by the rising wooded hillside, with the Ashton Memorial visible amongst the trees on the skyline The site has a high quality landscape rural character and forms a soft edge to the city which would be lost as a result of development of the full site. Any development would also impact on the setting of the Ashton Memorial from the AONB. Development of this site should consider cumulative impact of the development of adjacent sites 378, 389 & 397.

177

Luneside West Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 323 Sheet Number 107 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Former industrial History Countryside Access Estuary links

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying Vegetation Layout Woodland Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Residential, Brownfield Hydrology Estuary Corridor

178

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

179

Land North And East Of Bailrigg Lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 327 Sheet Number 136 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active movement through site, ambient road noise (A6 / M6) Landscape Character open pasture History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Damp Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Pylon, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained Corridor Motorway, Trunk Road, Road, Bridleway, Footpath, Cycle Route

180

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

A large area of rolling pasture generally falling east to west form the M6 down to the A6, interspersed by mature hedgerows and individual hedgerow trees. Views across the area are interrupted by pylon lines running across the centre. The site is bounded by the southern edge of Lancaster to the north and the University of Lancaster Campus to the south, with intermittent views out across the Drumlins to the west. Development of this site would significantly increase the built edge of Lancaster and alter views towards the area form the south and west, impacting the wider landscape character. Development of this site would need to consider the cumulative impact of potential development of adjacent sites 341 (LPSA 334), UE1 & SL3

181

Land At Whinney Carr, Carr Lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 334 Sheet Number 40 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Langthwaite Ridge, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

182

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

183

Land At Whinney Carr, Carr Lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 334 Sheet Number 133 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Limited views to east towards Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Remote open view north and south Landscape Character Open pasture History Field patterns Countryside Access Excellent

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Coastal / Drumlin Field, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland, Tree Clump Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Pylon Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Railway / WCML, Canal, Lane

184

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Large Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

A large area of open rolling pasture farmland separated into field by mature hedgerows interspersed with occasional trees. A number of small ponds and farms are present within the undulating site which is bounded by the A6 and residential edge of Lancaster to the east and the Lancaster canal to the west. Views south are interrupted by a number of pylons running east to west in the skyline. The west coast main rail line cuts through the eastern side of the site The development of this full site would have significant impacts on the surrounding landscape character and wider views of the area. Any proposed development of this site should be considered in terms of cumulative impact along with adjacent sites UE1 & 334 (LPSA 327).

185

Land North Of Bailrigg Lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 344 Sheet Number 138 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Rolling pasture History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Corridor Road

186

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small area of pasture land contained by the steep falling landform north east to south west and mature hedgerows and trees to the boundaries. Power cable sot the north dominate the skyline Views out are contained by the mature vegetation and increasing the sense of enclosure and limiting views from the wider area

187

Kingsway South Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 358 Sheet Number 111 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character Urban History Buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

188

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Busy Enclosure Constrained Form Angular

Summary Comments

189

Land East Of A6, Beaumont Farm Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 362 Sheet Number 43 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

190

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

191

Ridge Lea Hospital, Stone Row Head Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 369 Sheet Number 120 Local Character Type Drumlin Field, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Campus development History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Shelterbelt, Tree Clump Farming Heritage Built Form Modern Residential, Campus Hydrology Drained Corridor Motorway, Road

192

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A low scale campus development set to the lower side of the rolling hills, bounded by a linear wooded valley to the east and open pasture to the west, there are limited views north and west across the north of Lancaster, framed by mature trees and shelter planting. This site could reasonably contain a residential development without impacting on wider views and landscape character. Consideration should be given to the cumulative impact of development of this site in conjunction with Site 391 (LPSA 383).

193

Land South Of Lune Business Park Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 370 Sheet Number 108 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh Local Character Area Langthwaite Ridge, Lune Valley, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Heysham, Overton, Bentham, Clapham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Reclaimed woodland History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying, Coastal / Drumlin Field Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Wet Woodland, Scrub, Alder / Willow Carr Farming Fence Heritage Built Form Brownfield Hydrology Drained, Open Water, Artificial Pond, Floodplain Corridor Road, Bridleway, Cycle Route

194

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A large flat area of young mature woodland / scrub set adjacent to coastal marshes away from the estuary edge. Bridleways and footpaths runs along the northern and western edges. To the south is a recreational area located between the woodland and adjacent residential area. Views out are largely constrained by the significant vegetation and flat topography The site forms a distinctive edge and screen to the adjacent residential area from the lune marshes to the west and is a noticeable feature in views from the northern bank of the Lune Estuary

195

Land North Of Quernmore Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 371 Sheet Number 124 Local Character Type Farmed Ridges, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Langthwaite Ridge, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Forest of Bowland AONB visible to east Tranquility Quiet with active edges, road noise from M6 Landscape Character Broad valley pasture land History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Damp Pasture, Fence, Dry Stone Wall, Field Ditch Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Stream, Natural Pond Corridor Motorway, Road, Green Lane

196

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Smooth Colour Monochrome Complexity Uniform Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A generally flat site which sites at the base of a broad valley, gently rising up to the east to the M6 and the Forest of Bowland AONB beyond. The site is open with long views out to the north along the valley. Vegetation is limited to hedgerows and individual hedgerow trees to the east, south and north, with a band of woodland following a small stream to the west at the base of the valley, with wooded slopes rising up beyond. The open, gently undulating pasture land forms a break between the M6 and AONB and the built edge of Lancaster. Development of this site would significantly alter the open rural character of the landscape and form a new built edge up to the M6. As such views from the Forest of Bowland AONB would be significantly altered. Any proposed development of this should consider cumulative impact of the development of adjacent sites 398 & 328 (LPSA 389 & 321).

197

Land East Of Deep Cutting Farm, Ashton Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 377 Sheet Number 131 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, ambient road noise Landscape Character Arable farmland History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland Farming Hedgerow, Fence, Arable Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Corridor Road, Canal

198

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

A small gently undulating field of arable farmland, contained by small settlements to the south and north, the Lancaster canal to the east and the A588 to the west. This is a contained site with pleasant localised views, wider visibility is constrained by the surrounding rolling landform. This has a rural character which would be significantly affected by development

199

Land South Of Pinewood Close, Ashton Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 378 Sheet Number 132 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, ambient road noise Landscape Character Arable farmland History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Farming Hedgerow, Fence, Arable Heritage Built Form Settlement, Pylon, Ribbon Hydrology Corridor Road, Canal

200

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

A linear arable site contained by small settlement to the north, the A588 to the west and Lancaster Canal to the east, with views out across the adjacent countryside to the south interrupted by the power pylons crossing west – east in the skyline. This has a rural character reinforced by the mature vegetation to the canal edge and the rolling hills to the south and west which would be significantly altered by development

201

Land North Of Newlands Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 381 Sheet Number 140 Local Character Type Farmed Ridges, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Langthwaite Ridge, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Ambient road noise from M6 Landscape Character Developed land History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Mill Hydrology Reservoir Corridor Road

202

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A develop site consisting of covered reservoir to the south and small industrial complex to the north surrounded by pasture land. The site is relatively contained by the dense vegetation cover and surrounding landform to limit views in and out from the wider area. Partial development of this site to the northern section could be achieved without adverse impact on the wider landscape character and setting. Cumulative impact of any development would need to take into consideration the adjacent sites 397 & 328 (LPSA 387 & 321)

203

Stone Row Head Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 383 Sheet Number 121 Local Character Type Drumlin Field, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, ambient road noise Landscape Character Hospital campus History Building Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Wet Woodland, Isolated Tree, Scrub, Wooded Slope Farming Heritage Modern Enclosure, Hall / Estate / Relict Parkland Built Form Campus Hydrology Corridor Motorway

204

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

An 19th / 20th century hospital building set in landscaped and terraced grounds gently sloping south west to north east. The site is largely contained by mature trees and woodland with intermittent views out to the north. It has a strong historic estate / campus character, however this is largely screened and separate from the wider landscape character. As such, with mitigation and protection of the surrounding mature woodland, this site could be developed with minimal impact on the wider landscape character and little effect on views of the site.

205

Land North Of Ambleside Road And Honister Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 384 Sheet Number 104 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Common land History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Scrub, Wooded Slope Farming Heritage Built Form Settlement, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Common Land, Picnic Spots

206

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A small gently rolling area of common access land to the edge of a modern residential area, bounded to the east by mature vegetation flowing the line of Newtch Beck in a narrow valley running south to north to meet the Lune. Intermittent views out to the north are available above the built form and vegetation This site forms a soft edge to the adjacent residential area, however the wooded valley forms a natural boundary and this site could be developed with minimal impact on the wider landscape character

207

Land South East Of Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 388 Sheet Number 127 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Rolling pasture History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland, Coppiced, Wooded Slope Farming Pasture, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Hydrology Drained Corridor Road

208

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A sloping semi-wooded site falling from east to west, bounded by wooded slopes and screening to the reservoir to the east and a small modern residential development and low lying pasture to the west, the site adjoins an existing residential area to the south. The landscape character is of an enclosed sloping and semi-managed wooded pasture. Views in and out are limited by the mature vegetation to the edges. Development of this site would change the local landscape character but have little impact on its wider surroundings, wider views would be unaffected with the retention of the mature vegetation to the site edges. Development of this site would need to consider the cumulative impact of potential development of adjacent sites 710, 397 & 328 (LPSA 699, 387 & 321).

209

Moor Park, Quernmore Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 389 Sheet Number 123 Local Character Type Drumlin Field, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Views out to the east towards Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Road noise M6 noise Landscape Character Estate grounds History Estate buildings Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Coniferous, Mixed, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland Farming Heritage Built Form Hydrology Stream Corridor Road, Footpath, Common Land

210

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Former Bowling Green and estate buildings related to the former hospital (Site SHLAA 319/LPSA 313). This is a largely vegetated low lying sloping site falling form the hospital and mature planting to the west down towards a small stream to the east. There are intermittent views out from the site towards the Forest of Bowland AONB, interrupted by the M6 motorway. Although strong in character this is dominated by the adjacent hospital site, currently under development which impacts on the overall character and appearance. As such this site could be developed in keeping with the adjacent site without further affecting the wider landscape character. Development of this site should consider the cumulative impact of the development of site 378 (LPSA 371) to the west

211

Land North and South of Ridge Lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 671 Sheet Number 41 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Langthwaite Ridge, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Adjacent to western edge of AONB Tranquility Significant noise from M6 running along eastern edge of site interrupts tranquility Landscape Character An undulating landscape of mixed arable and pasture land History Countryside Access Limited accessibility with no footpaths

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling, Distinctive Ridgeline Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Wooded Slope Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Pylon Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Footpath

212

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

This site sits above Lancaster between the urban fringe to the eastern edge of the city and the M6 and Forest of Bowland AONB to the east. The elevated position gives expansive views out to the north and west towards the lakes and the coast. With upper elements of buildings in Lancaster city centre visible above the horizon. The undulating landform is a mix of arable and pasture land interrupted with clumps of mature trees. Mature hedgerows separate the fields with occasional farm buildings. It is considered that the development of this site would have a significant impact on the landscape character and views from the surrounding area. The close proximity of this site from the AONB boundary would likely result in localised views westward being affected by development and, therefore, some impact on the setting of the AONB. However, beyond localised impact, the site topography together with the filtering effect of typical land cover of the AONB could help limit the effect of development to wider and more distant views.

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Land North of Hammerton Hall lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 672 Sheet Number 105 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Road noise / construction Landscape Character Agricultural History Settlements / farmsteads Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Pylon Hydrology Stream, Natural Pond Corridor Road, Canal

214

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A site of rolling pasture land separated by mature hedgerows, interrupted by the new by-pass development to the northern edge. This site is separated from the main built form of Lancaster by GB1 and development of this site would need to take the designation of this into consideration Development of this site on its own would form a distinct block separate from the main city area and as such would significantly alter the areas appearance. However, the development of the new By-pass is already changing the overall form and character of this landscape and as such it may be possible to develop this site without further significant change in views or appearance

215

Land North of Hammerton Hall lane Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 672 Sheet Number 43 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

216

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

217

Land South Of Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 699 Sheet Number 128 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Semi-wooded pasture History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Broad Valley Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Damp Pasture, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Settlement, Mill, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Road

218

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A low lying site constrained by surrounding land use, semi-wooded with clumps of mature trees and isolated individual trees. The character is contained by the developed edges to the north and west and the rolling landform to the east. Subject to access this site could be developed without significant change in an already interrupted landscape with little or no impact on wider views. Any development would need to take into consideration the cumulative impact of development of the adjacent site 397 (LPSA 387).

219

Land South of Whinney Carr Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 709 Sheet Number 40 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Langthwaite Ridge, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

220

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

221

Greenbelt North Of Lancaster Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 710 Sheet Number 43 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

222

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

223

Lancaster Business Park Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 725 Sheet Number 102 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Business Park History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Broad Valley, Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Estate, Planned Woodland Mixed, Scrub, Former Hedgerow Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Retail, Golf Course, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Road, Car Park

224

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Unified Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A modern commercial business park development with mixed use including leisure centre, hotel and restaurant. Buildings are generally similar in form style with some variation in scale, with parking and access to the rear. Topography gently rises up the valley side from north to south away from the river Lune and A683, allowing for intermittent views between buildings across the Lune valley

225

White Cross Business Park Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 726 Sheet Number 116 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Urban commercial History Buildings, layout, canal Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern Woodland Mixed, Tree Clump Farming Heritage Vernacular, Listed Building, 18th to 19th Century Built Form Commercial, Industrial Hydrology Corridor Canal, Car Park

226

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A large converted mill alongside the southern edge of the Lancaster canal comprising commercial buildings with car parking underneath and within car parks. The undulating landscape rises up from north to south away from the canal. To the south and east more modern single storey commercial / industrial warehouses / units are located in more organised linear pattern. Intermittent single trees and scrub planting break up the largely hard landscape.

227

Caton Road Industrial Estate Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 730 Sheet Number 101 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access Canal towpath

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying, Broad Valley Vegetation Layout Modern, Ribbon Woodland Deciduous, Scrub Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Commercial, Industrial, Pylon, Masts Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Canal

228

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Busy Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A large industrial area with a mix of large buildings and smaller office blocks, separated into two distinct areas by the Lancaster canal passing over the Lune Aqueduct. Some brownfield land from demolished units / premises.

The topography is largely flat sitting to the base of the valley alongside the river Lune. Vegetation is in the form of mature screening to the canal and river edge with internal vegetation consisting largely of scrub / screen planting

229

Lune Industrial Estate Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 736 Sheet Number 106 Local Character Type Open Coastal Marsh, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Lune Marshes Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Landscape Character History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Estate Woodland Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Industrial, Pylon, Masts Hydrology Estuary Corridor Road

230

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Medium Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A large heavy industrial estate, incorporating materials recycling and manufacturing. Flat topography on the estuary edge with rising landform beyond to the south. Vegetation is limited to boundary scrub and occasional mature trees Views out are limited by large scale buildings and low ground levels, however the area forms a noticeable element in views from the northern Lune Estuary bank looking south.

231

White Lund Industrial Estate Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 737 Sheet Number 100 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character Industrial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Modern, Estate, Planned Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Scrub, Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Retail, Pylon Hydrology Coastal Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Car Park

232

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Modern large scale industrial estate / business park with buildings ranging in form, size and style and differing uses. Topography is largely flat with vegetation limited to shelter planting scrub and maintained grass, with occasional street trees

233

Lancaster University Science Park Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 739 Sheet Number 135 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Adjacent road noise Landscape Character Rolling pasture History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Pylon Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road

234

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

An open area of agricultural pasture to the southern edge of Lancaster, sloping from east to west with open views out across the adjacent rural landscape to the south and west. Development would need to take into consideration the cumulative impact of the potential development adjacent sites 334 (LPSA 327) & UE1

235

Corn Market Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 745 Sheet Number 112 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character City Centre History Buildings, layout Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Organic Street / Alley Woodland Farming Heritage 16th to 17th Century, 18th to 19th Century Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism Hydrology Corridor Road, Car Park

236

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Busy Enclosure Constrained Form Angular

Summary Comments

As series of narrow pedestrianised streets and arcades rising up the hillside through the western side of the historic core of the city centre. The organic nature of the layout results in limited views out from the wider area. Generally busy with pedestrian movement.

237

St Nicholas Arcade Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 747 Sheet Number 113 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character City Centre History Buildings, layout Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Organic Street / Alley Woodland Farming Heritage Market / Urban Square Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism Hydrology Corridor Road, Car Park

238

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Intimate Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Busy Enclosure Constrained Form Angular

Summary Comments

An enclosed shopping arcade incorporated into a modern development, with medium to large retail stores following roughly u-shaped pattern.

239

Penny Street Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 748 Sheet Number 114 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character City Centre History Buildings, layout Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Inter-war, Ribbon, Organic Street / Alley Woodland Farming Heritage Market / Urban Square Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism Hydrology Corridor Road

240

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Busy Enclosure Constrained Form Straight

Summary Comments

A linear pedestrianised shopping street running uphill north to south through the centre of Lancaster. Buildings are 2 / 3 storey terraces with shops to ground floor and commercial premises above. The layout creates long linear views north and south through the city centre

241

Lancaster University Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 757 Sheet Number 139 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Eastern edge visible from Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active, ambient road noise (A6 & M6) Landscape Character Modern education campus History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Shelterbelt, Hedgerow Tree, Wooded Slope Farming Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Designed Estate, Modern Enclosure Built Form Pylon, Modern Residential, Campus Hydrology Drained, Artificial Pond Corridor Motorway, Trunk Road, Footpath

242

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A large education campus set in parkland setting between the M6 and Forest of Bowland AONB to the east and the A6 and rolling rural landscape to the west, separated from the main built form of Lancaster by open farmland (Site 334), significant mature planting breaks up this undulating landscape with the majority of built form located to the central spine, screened from the M6 by shelter planting to the east. Terraced sports facilities are located to lower parts of the landscape to the south west adjacent to the A6.

243

Caton Road Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 760 Sheet Number 103 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Industrial History Warehouse buildings to south Countryside Access Canal links

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying, Broad Valley, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Ribbon, Estate Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Pylon, Masts, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Canal, Car Park

244

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A largely industrial and commercial area following the line of the River Lune and the A683 trunk road, sitting in the base of the valley and rising gently up the southern side, the area changes form old pre-war industrial warehouses to modern industrial and business units. Views across the space are largely contained by the topography and vegetation. The Lancaster Canal forms a distinctive feature cutting across the centre of the areas along the Lune Aqueduct.

245

North East Lancaster Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 761 Sheet Number 125 Local Character Type Drumlin Field, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Visible from Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Active movement Landscape Character Wooded hillside History Designated estates and buildings Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Wet Woodland, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree, Wooded Slope Farming Heritage Designed Estate, Hall / Estate / Relict Parkland Built Form Settlement, Modern Residential, Campus Hydrology Stream Corridor Road, Green Lane

246

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

An area of rolling wooded hillside incorporating a number of residential sites of varying quality and character. The significant levels of vegetation limits views out of this area which forms a significant element when viewed from distance, including from the Forest of Bowland AONB to the east

247

Land at Luneside Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 763 Sheet Number 110 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active, industry Landscape Character Industrial History Former industrial remnants Countryside Access Links west to estuary and coast

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Modern, Ribbon Woodland Deciduous, Street Tree Farming Heritage Docks / Quayside Built Form Industrial, Brownfield Hydrology Estuary Corridor Road, Green Lane, Bridleway, Footpath, Cycle Route

248

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A large area of brownfield regeneration land incorporating CWL3, CWL4 & CWL5 located along the southern bank of the Lune estuary. This is a largely flat area set in front of the rising drumlins to the south, consisting of industrial and former industrial land which is being regenerated as a residential area.

249

Central Lancaster Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 764 Sheet Number 115 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Busy Landscape Character City Centre core History Buildings, layout Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Inter-war, Ribbon, Core, Organic Street / Alley Woodland Farming Heritage Hill top fort / Enclosure / Castle, Conservation Area, Listed Building, 16th to 17th Century, 18th to 19th Century, Market / Urban Square Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism, Brownfield Hydrology Corridor Road, Railway / WCML, Canal, Car Park, Amenity Open Space

250

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Busy Enclosure Constrained Form Straight

Summary Comments

The main city centre core areas incorporating the historic core and industrial era development, interspersed with modern retail, residential and transport infrastructure. Overall the lands gently undulates south to north towards the banks of the River Lune with occasional views available out to the northern side of Lancaster.

251

Castle and Quay Quarter Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 771 Sheet Number 109 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges, quiet central ground Landscape Character Historic core History Buildings and form Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Terrace Woodland Deciduous, Shelterbelt, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Residential, Commercial Hydrology Drained, Estuary Corridor Railway / WCML, Footpath, Common Land, Public Park, Amenity Open Space

252

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Modern residential properties facing the estuary around a historic recreation raised recreation ground, further bounded by the elevated rail line to the south west, the castle to the south east. Mature vegetation softens the edges of the recreation ground

253

Lancaster and Morecambe College Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 777 Sheet Number 99 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Education campus History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Planned Woodland Deciduous Farming Heritage Built Form Hydrology Drained Corridor Trunk Road, Car Park, Amenity Open Space

254

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A modern education campus consisting of a series of buildings varying in design, style and form set in landscape grounds away from the main road. Topography is generally flat with sports and recreational facilities and car parking provision creating a break and open space between buildings and the surrounding residential built form.

255

University of Cumbria Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 778 Sheet Number 118 Local Character Type Drumlin Field Local Character Area Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Ambient road noise, pedestrian movement Landscape Character Campus History Buildings Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts N/A Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Mixed, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Fence Heritage Built Form Modern Residential, Campus Hydrology Corridor Road

256

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Smooth Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A spread out campus rising up to the south away from the city centre with university buildings set to the top in a parkland setting. Sports facilities are located along the eastern edge Mature tree plangent including avenue trees and tree clumps break up views out to the north and west. Buildings vary in age and style, with modern residential buildings are located to the north western edge.

257

South Lancaster broad location Lancaster

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 779 Sheet Number 40 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area West Bowland Fringes, Langthwaite Ridge, Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

258

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

259

Land North Of Carr Lane Middleton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 401 Sheet Number 71 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Heysham, Overton Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, ambient road noise Landscape Character Low Lying damp pasture History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Wet Woodland Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Built Form Settlement, Pylon, Masts Hydrology Drained Corridor Lane

260

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A series of small agricultural fields given over to rough pasture, positioned between the settlement of Middleton to the east and mature woodland to the west running along a series of streams and drains. Due to the constrained nature, and its poor connection to the wider open farmland landscape, development of this site could be achieved with minimal impact on the wider landscape character and views across the area

261

Former Pontins Holiday Camp, Carr Lane Middleton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 408 Sheet Number 72 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Coastal developed landscape History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Hedgerow Heritage Modern Enclosure Built Form Settlement, Wind Turbine, Brownfield, Modern Residential Hydrology Coastal, Tidal, Fishing Lake Corridor Lane

262

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Former holiday park site bounded by walls and hedgerows, undergoing partial redevelopment. Remnants of amenity landscape areas and structures mixed small scale residential / large apartment complex. Open views out across the coast. Development of this site would not negatively impact views from the surrounding area due to its former use and would improve the current appearance and nature of the landscape character.

263

Morecambe Town Hall Car Park Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 470 Sheet Number 94 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet Landscape Character Urban History Buildings, cemetery to east Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Modern, Inter-war Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Residential, Commercial Hydrology Corridor Green Lane

264

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A large inter war office building / administrative building and associated car parking, bounded by modern residential areas and walls adjacent to a cemetery to the east and south and modern retail to the west. The site falls east to west and views out are limited to occasional glimpses to the west towards the coast. Soft landscaped areas run around the site boundaries and form distinctive raised features with mature tree clumps to the centre. This site has potential for sensitive development which would not undermine the surrounding residential areas.

265

Nursery On White Lund Road, White Lund Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 495 Sheet Number 90 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges, ambient noise Landscape Character Commercial History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Former Hedgerow Tree, Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial Hydrology Corridor Road

266

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Rough Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small flat site contained by steel palisade fencing to the west, currently this forms part of a larger local authority depot and consists of a small scale, possibly community nursery and allotment gardens, with raised beds, hedgerows and trees to the edges and surfaced paths. A small residential development faces the western edge while the remaining boundaries meet the White Lund industrial estate. This site could contain a modern retail development without adverse impact on the wider landscape character. There are limited views out which would be affected by such a development

267

Land East Of Regents Road Bridge, Westgate Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 514 Sheet Number 88 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Ambient road noise Landscape Character low lying pasture History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying Vegetation Wetland Layout Woodland Farming Damp Pasture Heritage Built Form Brownfield, Modern Residential Hydrology Drained Corridor Road, Railway / WCML

268

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Broken Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A former low lying area of pasture between a football stadium and rail line. Now under development as social housing

269

Playing Field, Acre Moss Lane Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 542 Sheet Number 91 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active edges Landscape Character Recreational space History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat, Low Lying Vegetation Layout Modern Woodland Farming Heritage Built Form Hydrology Corridor Road, Common Land

270

Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small flat site or playing fields or former playing fields, waterlogged at time of visit, surrounded by residential properties to the south, west and north, and recreational space to the east. The site is bounded by poor quality fencing on all sides with limited views in and out. This site could accommodate a low scale development in keeping with the surrounding residential area without adversely impacting the landscape character or views.

271

West End Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 752 Sheet Number 95 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active frontages Landscape Character Victorian seaside town History 19th Century Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Planned, Terrace Woodland Farming Heritage Monument / Tower, Listed Building, 18th to 19th Century, Market / Urban Square, Designed Park Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism Hydrology Coastal Corridor Road, Common Land, Car Park, Public Park

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Busy Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Small scale retail centre and surrounding industrial era housing, laid out in grid formation in varying condition. View out are available across the coast from the marine road, internally views are restricted by tall buildings. Consistent in character and appearance.

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Morecambe Town Centre Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 754 Sheet Number 93 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Historic Core (1100 to 1800), Industrial Age (1800 to 1930)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active / busy Landscape Character Victorian town History Buildings, monument, layout Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Ribbon, Planned Woodland Farming Heritage Monument / Tower, 18th to 19th Century, Market / Urban Square, Designed Park Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism Hydrology Coastal Corridor Road, Amenity Open Space

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Garish Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A Victorian seaside resort centre with 20th century additions and changes, flat in topography looking out across the coast and estuary to the north. A range of streets and building types and appearances, varying in condition.

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Westgate Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 755 Sheet Number 89 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active Landscape Character Retail centre History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Positive Harm Visual Amenity Positive Cumulative Impact Positive

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Modern, Estate, Planned Woodland Deciduous, Street Tree Farming Heritage Market / Urban Square Built Form Commercial, Retail Hydrology Corridor Road, Car Park

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Weak Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

Modern shopping and retail centre consisting of low level pedestrianised shopping parade set back from main road with associated parking. Low quality street trees and mown grass break up hard form. Newer large retail units sit opposite on the south side of Westgate

277

West End Morecambe

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 765 Sheet Number 92 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Industrial Age (1800 to 1930), Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active frontages Landscape Character Victorian seaside town History 19th Century Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Flat Vegetation Layout Planned, Terrace Woodland Farming Heritage 18th to 19th Century Built Form Commercial, Retail, Tourism Hydrology Coastal Corridor Road, Common Land, Car Park, Public Park

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

Victorian shopping and commercial area, showing signs of dilapidation.

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Land East Of Briar Lea Road Nether Kellet

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 543 Sheet Number 49 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet away from main road Landscape Character Rolling pasture History Buildings to southern edge Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small site area of pasture land rolling from north to south towards the main road and historic buildings along the edge. Contained by residential development to the west, rolling landscape and mature vegetation to the north and east, and existing buildings along the main road to the south east. Could contain small scale development, potentially accessed from Briar Lear.

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Land North of Main Road Nether Kellet

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 675 Sheet Number 48 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Motorway noise from M6 Landscape Character Urban fringe History Countryside Access Restricted

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Mixed, Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Motorway, Road

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Monochrome Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A small, gently rolling site constrained by the M6 to the west, sewage works to the north and existing urban development to the east. Views are contained by the localised landform and significant screen planting to the south and west. Would be suitable for small scale development in keeping with the adjacent urban areas.

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Land North Of Winder Garth And Kirkby Lonsdale Road Over Kellet

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 549 Sheet Number 51 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Views north and west to Arnside & Silverdale AONB Tranquility Open views out Landscape Character Rolling farmland History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Modern Residential Hydrology Corridor Road

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

A rolling linear site at the top of Over Kellet with open views out to the north and west. Although visible from distance, low scale development of this site could be accommodated as an extension to the existing built form of Over Kellet with limited impact on views of the area and landscape character

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Land North Of Kellet Road Over Kellet

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 679 Sheet Number 50 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Drumlin Field, Limestone Fells Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham, Docker, Kellet, Lancaster, Leck Fell Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Views north to Arnside and Silverdale AONB Tranquility Generally quiet, glimpses of M6 to west Landscape Character Rolling rural landscape with long views north, History Walls and field patterns, Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Hall / Estate / Relict Parkland Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Mill Hydrology Drained Corridor Motorway, Trunk Road

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Large Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Curved

Summary Comments

An open rolling site with large panoramic views to the north, taking in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB. The site consists of rolling agricultural pasture with signs of historic field patterns, separated by dry stone walls and mature hedgerows. Pockets of mature woodland exist across the site. Development of this site would form a significant change in the landscape character of this area including the appearance of the adjacent Over Kellet centre. It would also significantly harm views out from the site, as well as the appearance of the site from distance, including from the Arnside and Silverdale AONB. As such this would not be suitable for development

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Land North Of Overton Primary School, Lancaster Road Overton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 557 Sheet Number 70 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Views east to Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Quiet, some ambient road noise, views interrupted by infrastructure (Pylons) Landscape Character Open pasture to edge of settlement History Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow Heritage Built Form Settlement Hydrology Corridor Road

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

An open site consisting of rolling pasture land elevated above the settlement of Overton to the south west. The elevated position affords views out across the drumlin fields to the coast and east to Lancaster to the north and the Forest of Bowland AONB beyond. The development of this site would form a change in the wider character of the settlement but would not significantly affect the local landscape character, with modern development to the north and the primary school to the south.

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Land North Of Yenham Lane Overton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 684 Sheet Number 69 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Open Coastal Marsh Local Character Area Heysham, Overton, Lune Marshes Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Views east towards Forest of Bowland AONB Tranquility Quiet, occasional traffic noise Landscape Character Rolling pasture land History Nucleated settlement Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Damp Pasture, Hedgerow, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Modern Enclosure Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement Hydrology Corridor Lane, Green Lane

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Smooth Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Angular

Summary Comments

A gently undulating site located to the centre of the small established settlement of Overton, surrounded by 19th / 20th century buildings to the south and west and bounded by the primary school to the north. The sites elevated position rising up above the village affords views west across the drumlins and marshes to the coast and east across the estuary towards Lancaster and the Forest of Bowland AONB. Development of this site could be achieved without significantly affecting the character of the settlement or surrounding landscape. The appearance of the settlement would be altered with additional built form and the loss of separation between existing structures, however would not form a significant change in appearance. The cumulative effect of the development of this site should be considered in conjunction with SHLAA site 568 (LPSA 557).

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Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre Silverdale

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 756 Sheet Number 20 Local Character Type Coastal Limestone Pasture Local Character Area Silverdale Coast Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active, road noise. Landscape Character High quality rural setting, established rural development History Estate walls and buildings Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous Farming Dry Stone Wall Heritage Designed Estate Built Form Tourism, Settlement, Pylon, Urban Hydrology Corridor Road

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A small traditional retail areas within an established rural settlement

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Trowbarrow Quarry Silverdale

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 766 Sheet Number 21 Local Character Type Wooded Limestone Hills and Pavements Local Character Area Gait Barrows / Thrang End, Heald Brow / Burton Well, Leighton Moss & Barrow Scout Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet and remote countryside access Landscape Character Deciduous woodland History Former quarry Countryside Access Excellent

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Crag Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous Farming Heritage Built Form Quarry / Extraction Hydrology Corridor Footpath, CROW Access Land

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Medium Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

This site was never proposed for development with it being maintained as a local nature reserve. Open access hillside with excellent views out to the south. Informal paths and routes through with intermittent views out to south.

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Gait Barrows Silverdale

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 769 Sheet Number 22 Local Character Type Wooded Limestone Hills and Pavements Local Character Area Warton Crag, Gait Barrows / Thrang End, Arnside & Silverdale Mosses, Middlebarrow / Eaves Wood Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet with intermittent views from top of crag Landscape Character Rural natural landscape History Countryside Access Excellent

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Crag, Scarp / Cliff, Rolling, Low Limestone Hill Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Wet Woodland, Alder / Willow Carr Farming Heritage Built Form Tourism Hydrology Corridor Footpath, CROW Access Land

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Scale Texture Colour Complexity Unity Remoteness Enclosure Form

Summary Comments

This site was never proposed for development with it being maintained as a local nature reserve. Naturally formed, now managed woodland

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Land North of Manor Lane Slyne

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 704 Sheet Number 45 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility A tranquil area of green space between residential developments Landscape Character Pasture / grazing land / meadow History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

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Greenbelt between Hest Bank and Slyne Slyne

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 711 Sheet Number 45 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility A tranquil area of green space between residential developments Landscape Character Pasture / grazing land / meadow History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

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Land West of Railway Line Torrisholme

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 712 Sheet Number 42 Local Character Type Low Coastal Drumlins, Limestone Fells Local Character Area Carnforth, Galgate, Cockerham Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility A quiet area bordering the existing urban fringe with limited views out Landscape Character Mostly arable farmland with some pasture to the northern edge History Countryside Access Limited access, broken up by new by-pass

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree, Tree Clump, Isolated Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Arable Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Pylon, Masts, Mill Hydrology Corridor Trunk Road, Road, Railway / WCML

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

A mostly gently undulating site with a slight rise to the north, contained by the surrounding infrastructure, high mature hedgerows localized landform, and the urban fringe to the west. The main land use is arable farming with some pasture land located to the north. Surrounding embankments along the trunk roads, including the new by-pass along the southern edge, combined with the undulating landform restrict views out to the surrounding areas. It is considered that this site could be developed without unduly affecting the landscape character and surrounding areas as an extension of the existing urban area

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Torrisholme Neighbourhood Centre Torrisholme

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 753 Sheet Number 98 Local Character Type Urban Landscape Type Local Character Area Urban Landscape Suburban (1930s onwards)

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Active / busy Landscape Character Suburban History Countryside Access

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Neutral Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling Vegetation Layout Ribbon, Organic Street / Alley Woodland Street Tree Farming Heritage Built Form Commercial, Retail Hydrology Corridor Road, Car Park, Amenity Open Space

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Muted Complexity Simple Unity Interrupted Remoteness Active Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

Small winding retail corridor, consisting of modern / inter-war buildings. Some parking set to frontages. Street is dominated by traffic movement winding uphill west to east.

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Warton Crag (Quarry) Warton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 767 Sheet Number 18 Local Character Type Wooded Limestone Hills and Pavements Local Character Area Warton, Borwick Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet and remote, views out to south covering coast and towards Forest of Bowland AONB

Landscape Character Former extraction, naturally reclaimed History Former Quarry Countryside Access Excellent

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character N/A Harm Visual Amenity N/A Cumulative Impact N/A

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Crag Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Tree Clump, Scrub Farming Heritage Built Form Tourism, Quarry / Extraction Hydrology Corridor

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Dominant Scale Large Texture Rough Colour Muted Complexity Diverse Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Curved

Summary Comments

This site is not proposed for development with it being maintained as a local nature reserve. A quiet former quarry now reclaimed into the landscape with naturalised vegetation.

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Warton Crag Warton

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 768 Sheet Number 19 Local Character Type Wooded Limestone Hills and Pavements Local Character Area Warton, Borwick Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet, with views to south Landscape Character Excellent reclaimed woodland / naturalised woodland History Former industrial Countryside Access Excellent

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Limestone Pavement, Crag, Low Limestone Hill Vegetation Limestone Grassland Layout Woodland Deciduous, Alder / Willow Carr Farming Heritage Built Form Hydrology Corridor Footpath, CROW Access Land

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Rough Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Fragmented Remoteness Remote Enclosure Open Form Sinuous

Summary Comments

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Land North Of Homes, Wennington Road Wray

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 626 Sheet Number 56 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain, Wooded Rural Valleys Local Character Area Caton, Lune, Roeburndale Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet with views out north west Landscape Character Rolling pasture land on settlement edge, Mixed 19th C and modern residential History Buildings and layout of settlement Countryside Access Good

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Negative Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Negative

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence Heritage Vernacular Built Form Settlement, Masts Hydrology Corridor Footpath

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Medium Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Diverse Unity Interrupted Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A gently sloping site running along the northern edge of Wray, elevated above the Lune Valley with wide views out to the north west along the valley. Limited access into the site due to the dense nature of the existing nuclear settlement. Sigs of historic field patterns separated by mature hedgerows and mature trees, running downhill towards the wooded edges of the stream.

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Land East Of Home Farm Close Wray

Key Site Qualities

LPSA Reference 632 Sheet Number 55 Local Character Type Undulating Lowland Farmland, Valley Floodplain, Wooded Rural Valleys Local Character Area Caton, Lune, Roeburndale Urban Landscape

Relationship with AONB Tranquility Quiet with intermittent views north west along lune valley Landscape Character Historic rural estate settlement History Estate Countryside Access Excellent

Mitigate Impacts YES Harm Character Neutral Harm Visual Amenity Negative Cumulative Impact Neutral

Key Landscape/Townscape Elements

Topography Gently Rolling, Rolling Vegetation Layout Woodland Deciduous, Hedgerow Tree Farming Pasture, Hedgerow, Fence, Dry Stone Wall Heritage Built Form Farm Building / Farmstead, Settlement, Masts Hydrology Stream Corridor Lane

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Landscape Visual Characteristics

Pattern Strong Scale Small Texture Textured Colour Colourful Complexity Simple Unity Unified Remoteness Remote Enclosure Contained Form Angular

Summary Comments

A high quality area of gently undulating pasture located between the edge of Wray and a falling wooded valley slope, separated by a stream running down into the Lune valley, largely contained by the landform and mature vegetation. The site is generally flat with a gentle fall to the north with intermittent views north beyond the settlement to the rising sides of the lune valley.

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LPSA SHEET ADDRESS SETTLEMENT PAGE Land East Of Arkholme Methodist Church, Kirkby Lonsdale 11 52 Road Arkholme 2 705 97 Land East of Fulwood Drive and North of Hasty Brow Lane, Bare Bare 4 706 44 Land North of Morecambe-Lancaster Railway Line Bare 6 750 96 Bare Neighbourhood Centre Bare 8 32 47 Land East Of Railway Crossing, St Michaels Lane Bolton-le-Sands 10 34 46 Land East Of Coastal Road Bolton-le-Sands 12 38 35 Land West Of Sycamore Road Brookhouse 14 42 2 Land North Of Brewers Barn, North Road Carnforth 16 43 1 Brewers Barn, North Road Carnforth 18 44 3 Springwood, North Road Carnforth 20 57 6 Land South Of Carnforth Cemetery, Kellet Road Carnforth 22 61 9 Lundsfield Quarry, Kellet Road Carnforth 24 75 17 Keer Bridge, Warton Road Carnforth 26 76 12 Norjac Service Station, Scotland Road Carnforth 28 78 7 Land South Of Windermere Road Carnforth 30 83 8 Windermere Road Garages Carnforth 32 717 7 Greenbelt South of Carnforth Carnforth 34 724 5 Carnforth Business Park Carnforth 36 727 13 Land At Scotland Road Carnforth 38 728 14 Carnforth Levels, Scotland Road Carnforth 40 729 16 Land at Warton Road Carnforth 42 734 4 Kellet Road Industrial Estate Carnforth 44 742 15 Land at Warton Road 2 Carnforth 46 743 10 Market Street Carnforth 48 749 11 Carnforth Town Centre Carnforth 50 759 23 Carnforth Carnforth 52 89 31 Land West Of Mill Lane Caton 54 98 33 Land West Of Quernmore Lane Caton 56 99 32 Land South West Of Quernmore Lane Caton 58 100 34 Land East And South Of Caton Community Primary School Caton 60 721 37 Willow MIll Caton 62 758 36 Caton Local Centre Caton 64 723 61 Claughton Brickworks and Buffer Store Claughton 66 643 64 Land South of Marsh Lane Cockerham 68 119 54 Burr Tree Meadow, A65 Cowan Bridge 70

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LPSA SHEET ADDRESS SETTLEMENT PAGE 719 53 Cowan Bridge Industrial Estate Cowan Bridge 72 647 30 Land North of A683 Denny Beck 74 648 30 Land South of A683 Denny Beck 74 123 39 Corless Farm, Anyon Lane Dolphinholme 82 Land North Of Dolphinholme C of E Primary School, Star Bank 124 39 Lane Dolphinholme 80 125 39 Field 3, West Of Starbank Lane Dolphinholme 82 127 39 Field 1, North Of Anyon Lane Dolphinholme 84 128 39 Land North of Abbeystead Road Dolphinholme 76 649 39 Field 1, North West of Gleaves Hill Lane Dolphinholme 82 650 39 Field 1, South East of Gleaves Hill Lane Dolphinholme 84 651 39 Field 1, West of Abbeystead Lane Dolphinholme 78 652 39 Field 1, West of Four Lane Dolphinholme 78 653 39 Field 1, West Of Starbank Lane Dolphinholme 78 654 39 Field 2, North Of Anyon Lane Dolphinholme 78 655 39 Field 2, North West of Gleaves Hill Lane Dolphinholme 82 656 39 Field 2, South East of Gleaves Hill Lane Dolphinholme 84 657 39 Field 2, West of Abbeystead Lane Dolphinholme 78 658 39 Field 2, West of Four Lane Dolphinholme 78 659 39 Field 2, West Of Starbank Lane Dolphinholme 78 660 39 Field 3, North Of Anyon Lane Dolphinholme 78 661 39 Field 3, South East of Gleaves Hill Lane Dolphinholme 84 662 39 Field 3, West of Abbeystead Lane Dolphinholme 78 663 39 Field 4, North Of Anyon Lane Dolphinholme 78 664 39 Field 4, West of Abbeystead Lane Dolphinholme 78 665 39 Field 5, North Of Anyon Lane Dolphinholme 78 666 39 Land South of Anyon Lane Dolphinholme 82 667 39 Land West of Wagon Lane Dolphinholme 80 136 40 Land East Of Burrow Road Ellel 86 137 40 Land North Of Berksey Brow, Burrow Road Ellel 86 139 65 Land North Of Stoney Lane Galgate 88 144 68 Land East Of Ellel House, Chapel Lane Galgate 90 722 67 Galgate Silk Mills Industrial Estate Galgate 92 722 66 Galgate Silk Mills Industrial Estate Galgate 94 154 62 Land East Of Tithebarn Hill Glasson 96 733 63 Glasson Industrial Area Glasson 98 159 24 Land North Of High Road Halton 100

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LPSA SHEET ADDRESS SETTLEMENT PAGE 163 28 Land South Of Low Road 1 Halton 102 669 27 Land South of Forge Lane Halton 104 690 25 Land East Of St Wilfrids Hall, Foundry Lane Halton 106 708 29 Land South Of Low Road 2 Halton 108 741 38 Halton Mills Halton 110 741 26 Halton Mills Halton 112 165 45 Land East Of Hanging Green Lane Hest Bank 114 192 86 Mossgate Park, Mossgate Road Heysham 116 195 78 Unused Playing Field South Of Trumacar Lane Heysham 118 731 79 Royd Mill Heysham 120 732 74 Lancaster West Business Park Heysham 122 735 73 Heysham Industrial Estate Heysham 124 738 77 Major Industrial Estate Heysham 126 740 82 Port of Heysham and Port of Heysham Industrial Estate Heysham 128 751 87 Heysham Road Neigbourhood Centre Heysham 130 762 84 South Heysham Heysham 132 770 85 South Heysham Nature Reserves Heysham 134 772 81 Heysham Power Station Heysham 136 773 75 Heysham 3 construction footprint Heysham 138 774 80 National Grid land holding North of A638 Heysham 140 775 83 Heysham Energy Coast Heysham 142 776 76 Substation Land Heysham 144 240 58 Land North Of Royal Oak Meadow And Hornby Bank Hornby 146 687 60 Land South of Lancaster Road and West of Strands Farm Lane Hornby 148 701 57 Land West of Gressingham Road Hornby 150 720 59 Hornby Industrial Estate Hornby 152 253 137 Land South West Of Bailrigg Lane, Bailrigg Village Lancaster 154 261 130 Royal Albert Fields South, Ashton Road Lancaster 156 272 134 Playing Fields, Barton Road Lancaster 158 276 43 Halton Training Camp, Halton Road Lancaster 160 285 111 Bulk Road Lancaster 162 286 107 Luneside East Lancaster 164 287 119 Nightingale Hall Lancaster 166 295 117 Former Chorley Nissan Garage, Wheatfield Street Lancaster 168 298 129 Royal Albert Fields North, Ashton Road Lancaster 170 304 43 Beaumont College, Lancaster Road Lancaster 172 313 122 Lancaster Moor Hospital, Quernmore Road Lancaster 174 316

LPSA SHEET ADDRESS SETTLEMENT PAGE 321 126 Land East And West Of Grab Lane Lancaster 176 323 107 Luneside West Lancaster 178 327 136 Land North And East Of Bailrigg Lane Lancaster 180 334 40 Land At Whinney Carr, Carr Lane Lancaster 182 334 133 Land At Whinney Carr, Carr Lane Lancaster 184 344 138 Land North Of Bailrigg Lane Lancaster 186 358 111 Kingsway South Lancaster 188 362 43 Land East Of A6, Beaumont Farm Lancaster 190 369 120 Ridge Lea Hospital, Stone Row Head Lancaster 192 370 108 Land South Of Lune Business Park Lancaster 194 371 124 Land North Of Quernmore Road Lancaster 196 377 131 Land East Of Deep Cutting Farm, Ashton Road Lancaster 198 378 132 Land South Of Pinewood Close, Ashton Road Lancaster 200 381 140 Land North Of Newlands Road Lancaster 202 383 121 Stone Row Head Lancaster 204 384 104 Land North Of Ambleside Road And Honister Road Lancaster 206 388 127 Land South East Of Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road Lancaster 208 389 123 Moor Park, Quernmore Road Lancaster 210 671 41 Land North and South of Ridge Lane Lancaster 212 672 105 Land North of Hammerton Hall lane Lancaster 214 672 43 Land North of Hammerton Hall lane Lancaster 216 699 128 Land South Of Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road Lancaster 218 709 40 Land South of Whinney Carr Lancaster 220 710 43 Greenbelt North Of Lancaster Lancaster 222 725 102 Lancaster Business Park Lancaster 224 726 116 White Cross Business Park Lancaster 226 730 101 Caton Road Industrial Estate Lancaster 228 736 106 Lune Industrial Estate Lancaster 230 737 100 White Lund Industrial Estate Lancaster 232 739 135 Lancaster University Science Park Lancaster 234 745 112 Corn Market Lancaster 236 747 113 St Nicholas Arcade Lancaster 238 748 114 Penny Street Lancaster 240 757 139 Lancaster University Lancaster 242 760 103 Caton Road Lancaster 244 761 125 North East Lancaster Lancaster 246 763 110 Land at Luneside Lancaster 248 317

LPSA SHEET ADDRESS SETTLEMENT PAGE 764 115 Central Lancaster Lancaster 250 771 109 Castle and Quay Quarter Lancaster 252 777 99 Lancaster and Morecambe College Lancaster 254 778 118 University of Cumbria Lancaster 256 779 40 South Lancaster broad location Lancaster 258 401 71 Land North Of Carr Lane Middleton 260 408 72 Former Pontins Holiday Camp, Carr Lane Middleton 262 470 94 Morecambe Town Hall Car Park Morecambe 264 495 90 Nursery On White Lund Road, White Lund Morecambe 266 514 88 Land East Of Regents Road Bridge, Westgate Morecambe 268 542 91 Playing Field, Acre Moss Lane Morecambe 270 752 95 West End Morecambe 272 754 93 Morecambe Town Centre Morecambe 274 755 89 Westgate Morecambe 276 765 92 West End Morecambe 278 543 49 Land East Of Briar Lea Road Nether Kellet 280 675 48 Land North of Main Road Nether Kellet 282 549 51 Land North Of Winder Garth And Kirkby Lonsdale Road Over Kellet 284 679 50 Land North Of Kellet Road Over Kellet 286 557 70 Land North Of Overton Primary School, Lancaster Road Overton 288 684 69 Land North Of Yenham Lane Overton 290 756 20 Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre Silverdale 292 766 21 Trowbarrow Quarry Silverdale 294 769 22 Gait Barrows Silverdale 296 704 45 Land North of Manor Lane Slyne 298 711 45 Greenbelt between Hest Bank and Slyne Slyne 300 712 42 Land West of Railway Line Torrisholme 302 753 98 Torrisholme Neigbourhood Centre Torrisholme 304 767 18 Warton Crag (Quarry) Warton 306 768 19 Warton Crag Warton 308 626 56 Land North Of Homes, Wennington Road Wray 310 632 55 Land East Of Home Farm Close Wray 312

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