The Adopted Replacement Local Plan 2016 allocates a number of development sites for various uses which, because of the size, location and neighbouring uses and the uses proposed on the site, require a masterplan. As part of this process the borough council will prepare a concept statement for each of the sites. The subsequent masterplans will need to be prepared by developers in consultation with stakeholders, agreed with the borough council and must be in line with the concept statement for the site.
Concept statements
A concept statement is a simple, clear expression of the kind of place that a new development should create. It sets out how the policies and objectives of the Local Plan will apply to a specific site in order to deliver the best possible economic, social and environmental benefits. It is prepared by the borough council and is the subject of consultation before it is approved. The following concept statements have been adopted:
Masterplans
Masterplans are also subject to consultation by developers before being submitted to the council for approval as planning guidance.
As identified in policy DS4 of the adopted Replacement Local Plan 2016, developers will be required to fund the preparation of a masterplan for the following sites:
- Vinefields Farm, Bury St Edmunds BSE2
- Station Hill Redevelopment area, Bury St Edmunds, BSE6
- Land East of Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, BSE3
- British Sugar Site, Compiegne Way, Bury St Edmunds, BSE5
- Tayfen Rd Development area PDF 3.8Kb), Bury St Edmunds, BSE9
- West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, BSE14
- West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, BSE16
- Western Way Development area, Bury St Edmunds, BSE17
- Hardwick Industrial Estate (PDF 1.3Mb), Bury St Edmunds, BSE1(f)
- North-West Haverhill, HAV2
- Hanchett End Business Park, Haverhill, HAV3
- Land off Crown Lane, Ixworth, RA2(b)
- Former Fireworks Factory (PDF 68Kb), Chedburgh, RA1(b)
In addition, masterplans have been prepared and approved for the following sites:
You have the opportunity to comment on future development of important areas of Bury St Edmunds.
The first area is Station Hill next to Bury St Edmunds Railway Station which has been identified for redevelopment for a number of years.
A concept statement has already been adopted to guide future development of the site and Hopkins Homes have produced a document (masterplan) which sets out principles for development and are seeking the views of the public. Take a look at Hopkins Homes Public Consultation for Station Hill
The second area is Suffolk Park next to Moreton Hall and Rougham industrial estates, which has been identified for development for a number of years.
A concept statement has already been adopted to guide future development of the site and Churchmanor Estates have produced a document (masterplan) which sets out principles for development and are seeking the views of the public. Take a look at Churchmanor Estates Public Consultation for Suffolk Park
Development briefs
The Adopted Replacement Local Plan 2016 permits major development only where proposals accord with any relevant briefs approved by the Local Planning Authority. The following Development Briefs have been adopted.
- Shire Hall Development Brief Final (PDF 10.8Mb)
- Appendix A - Character Assessment (PDF 2.3Mb)
- Figure 1 - Site Location Plan (PDF 144Kb)
- Figure 2 - Site Location Plan (PDF 151Kb)
- Figure 3 - Constraints Plan (PDF 2.5Mb)
- Figure 4 - Extract from Bury St Edmunds Local Plan (PDF 421Kb)
- Figure 5a - Development Concept (PDF 223Kb)
You have the opportunity to comment on the future use of an historic town centre site in Haverhill.
The site is at Chauntry Mill, which is a substantial Grade II listed building occupied by D Gurteen and Sons. The building is no longer used for manufacturing and is now used as a warehouse and administrative base for the company.
The site lies within the town centre of Haverhill, which has been the focus of significant regeneration and investment in recent times. Chauntry Mills is one of the most important buildings in the town centre and should be kept, although it may be difficult to accommodate new uses within it.
To help those who may wish to invest in the site, the agents Bidwells have produced a document (development brief) which sets out principles governing any future development proposals for the site. Take a look at Bidwells Public Consultation for Chauntry Mills
