Site allocation provides an additional layer of protection to those areas that have already been identified in the LLCA as having a low capacity for development. It would be unwise to rely on the LLCA alone to provide enough evidence for an area not to be developed, if a developer were to take a decision to appeal.\r\n\r\nA map detailing land parcels around Porthleven and their capacity to accept development.\r\n\r\nUsing your vote at the referendum gives you the community a say in determining which areas are most suitable for development. The site allocation process is important as it supports the strength of feeling against development in certain areas of the village. The more protection the plan can provide to an area the better.\r\n\r\nFInd out more about the Local Landscape Character Assessment