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:
Hanchett End
You have the opportunity to comment on future development of important area of Haverhill
The area of land at Hanchett End is an important gateway site on the western edge of Haverhill and has been earmarked for development in St Edmundsbury's Local Plan. The borough council has now put together a concept statement for the site, which will eventually be used by developers or landowners to draw up a masterplan which will shape the project. St Edmundsbury is now asking for people's views on the concept statement before it is discussed by councillors. Take a look at the Hanchett End Business Park Concept Statement (PDF 888Kb) If you wish to comment please complete the consultation response form (Word 130Kb) or consultation response form (PDF 44Kb)
The consultation closes at 5pm 30 July 2010.
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 (PDF 7Mb), 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 map (PDF 5.3Mb) and North West Haverhill adopted Masterplan (PDF 7.5Mb)
- 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 the future development of an important area of the village. The area is land to the north of Crown Lane which has been identified for development in the Local Plan. A concept statement has already been adopted to guide future development of the site and Bidwells have produced a document (masterplan) which sets out principles for development and are seeking the views of the public. Take a look at Bidwells Public Consultation for Crown Lane
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.
