The site covers approximately 1.01 acres (0.409 hectares), currently comprising vacant and cleared pastoral land. To the south and east of the site is the railway line connecting York and Leeds. To the west, there is an established residential estate. To the north lies Yorkfield Lane public footpath and the ongoing Miller Homes ‘Knights Manor’ housing development, which will consist of 140 dwellings. The topography of the site is generally flat. The site benefits from its proximity to the A64, providing excellent road connections, including a north-south link between Leeds and York. Copmanthorpe is situated approximately 4 miles southwest of York city centre and 25 miles east of Leeds. Regular rail services from York provide a straightforward connection to Leeds.