Tayfen Road

13.31 This site is located along the main entrance corridor into the town centre. A mix of commercial uses exists along this frontage, which also includes the potentially contaminated site of the gas holder and Transco depot. The retail appraisal suggested that the environmental quality of this area would benefit significantly from redevelopment and that the site has the potential for retail and leisure uses which could not be accommodated in the town centre. Such uses might include bulky goods retail floorspace and a convenience goods outlet. However, any development proposals will need to respect the residential amenity of the area, especially the nearby development in Tayfen Meadows. Retail and leisure uses will be required to satisfy the relevant requirements of Policy TCR1.

13.32 The Borough Council wishes to see a comprehensive approach to the development of this site which employs high quality design and materials to reflect the importance of its location. Developers will also need to include enhancements to the public transport corridor along Tayfen Road and will also be expected to contribute to the improvement of pedestrian linkages with the nearby town centre. In determining development on this site the Borough Council will consider the need for the proposal and the way it fits in the wider redevelopment of the area.

POLICY BSE9: TAYFEN ROAD - BURY ST EDMUNDS

Land at Tayfen Road, Bury St Edmunds, identified on the Proposals Map is allocated for;

• i) Retail warehousing floorspace; and
• ii) Foodstore; and
• iii) Leisure uses; and
• iv) Residential; and
• v) Strategic landscaping

Proposals for any retail and leisure uses will be required to satisfy the relevant requirements of Policy TCR1. The amount of land available for development, location of uses, access arrangements, design and landscaping will be informed by a masterplan for the site. The masterplan should be agreed by the Local Planning Authority following full public consultation as appropriate before an application for the site can be approved. The developer will be expected to prepare the masterplan which should be prepared in accordance with the content of the concept statement for the site.