Whilst the site is brownfield by definition of national policy, it is considered that extensive development of the site would be out of keeping with the purposes of the Green Wedge in maintaining the individuality of the settlements. Development of the site should be limited to the existing footprint in order to protect the identity of Normanby and Ormesby and prevent the likely delivery of alternative sites in this important section of Green Wedge.

While Spencerbeck Farm is capable of redevelopment for a range of different mixes of housing, the site is ideally situated to contribute to the provision of executive housing currently in short supply within the Borough, especially in the Conurbation Area. Specific attention should be given to its potential in the Communities DPD. Development of this site would generate funding that could be appropriately applied to the enhancement of existing open space surrounding the complex. Consideration should be given to amend development limits to include the whole of Spencerbeck Farm

The site is identified as `Green Wedge' in the Local Plan. Development of this site would result in the conjoining of Ormesby and Normanby and undermine the purpose of the `Green Wedge'. PPS3 seeks to prevent such development by promoting settlements with an individual identity and maintaining the separation between settlements.

A redevelopment scheme for the site should show a landscaped strip along the roadside with a footpath link between the housing off Ainsworth Way and the bus stop along Normanby Road. Any new housing should face onto Ainsworth Way with a layout that also allows for overlooking of the footpath running through the site.

National policy seeks to protect the provision of open space within urban areas. Arbitrary development of urban open space should be resisted unless there is an identified oversupply of such sites identified through a PPG17 assessment. A more sustainable development could be achieved through the development if sites on the edge of the settlement which retain existing open space within the urban area and provide open space associated with the new development. Where development is proposed in locations such as this site, properties should be targeted towards the affordable and starter homes.

National policy seeks to protect the provision of open space within urban areas. Arbitrary development of urban open space should be resisted unless there is an identified oversupply of such sites identified through a PPG17 assessment. A more sustainable development could be achieved through the development of sites on the edge of the settlement which retain existing open space within the urban area and provide open space associated with the new development. Where development is proposed in locations such as this site, properties should be targeted towards the affordable and starter homes.

A redevelopment scheme for the northern point of the site would suggest that up to 12-15 houses could be provided in terraced or semi-detached form. This would utilise the existing turning head access from Garsbeck Way. Development at the northern end of the site would facilitate new landscaping for the southern end of the site.

A new development scheme for the northern part of this site should enable additional landscaping to take place at the south western end of the site. This would lead to enhanced roadside planting along the B1380. The new development should include frontage development that would enhance the corner of the B1380/Allendale Junction.

National policy seeks to protect the provision of open space within urban areas. Arbitrary development of urban open space should be resisted unless there is an identified oversupply of such sites identified through a PPG17 assessment. A more sustainable development could be achieved through the development if sites on the edge of the settlement which retain existing open space within the urban area and provide open space associated with the new development. Where development is proposed in locations such as this site, properties should be targeted towards the affordable and starter homes.

Given the adjacent flatted development it is reasonable to assume that a higher density development would be appropriate on this site. The scheme would need to be designed to take account of the position and height of the surrounding buildings, ensuring separation distances are achieved. If it can be established that the existing garages on the site are poorly used and the resultant development would not generate on street car parking to the detriment of highway safety and the free flow of traffic in the surrounding area, the site would be available for development in the short term. Alternatively, the garages that are required might be incorporated into a future redevelopment scheme.

A redevelopment scheme for the site should take into account separation distances with the adjacent housing that looks onto the site. In design terms, the opportunity exists to continue the existing terraced form at the southern end of the site. Vehicular access should be provided towards the northern end of the site.

National policy seeks to protect the provision of open space within urban areas. Arbitrary development of urban open space should be resisted unless there is an identified oversupply of such sites identified through a PPG17 assessment. A more sustainable development could be achieved through the development if sites on the edge of the settlement which retain existing open space within the urban area and provide open space associated with the new development. Where development is proposed in locations such as this site, properties should be targeted towards the affordable and starter homes.

A scheme might be prepared to show development to the side and rear of the existing apartment block to the north west of the site. This should include a landscaping scheme for the prominent corner site adjacent to the road.

National policy seeks to protect the provision of open space within urban areas. Arbitrary development of urban open space should be resisted unless there is an identified oversupply of such sites identified through a PPG17 assessment. A more sustainable development could be achieved through the development of sites on the edge of the settlement which retain existing open space within the urban area and provide open space associated with the new development. Where development is proposed in locations such as this site, properties should be targeted towards the affordable and starter homes.