✓    Identify all possible sites on a map.

✓    View all potential sites (rule nothing out at this stage) with local members, planning staff and Rural Housing Service.

✓    Is there a site adjacent to the development boundary or within the settlement boundary?

✓    Is there access to amenities and facilities?

✓    Is there access to public transport?

✓    Does the site naturally ‘round off’ the boundary? Is there a natural containment?

✓    Would the site intrude into the landscape or be harmful to the setting?

✓    Would the development conserve or enhance the village?

✓    Any previous problems with flooding?

✓    Any access problems? Is there enough room for highway displays? Good visibility?

✓    Any likely problems with trees?

✓    Any anecdotal problems with services such as sewerage, drainage etc.?

✓    Is the land fairly flat?

✓    What is the size of the site? Usually about half an acre per eight houses is needed.

✓    What are neighbours views likely to be?

✓    Is the landowner positive about affordable housing?

✓    Collect as much information as possible about all sites. The RHS can assist with this