Office Development

7.9 Office development is identified in policy TCR1 as a shopping centre use. All such developments should adopt a sequential approach to site selection as required by Policy TCR1. Office development is a travel intensive use and should be located where it is accessible by a variety of means of transport. Regional Planning Guidance recognises Bury St Edmunds as one of five sub regional centres in East Anglia. As such it is capable of accommodating office developments, including large scale proposals. The Borough Council will also look favourably upon office developments that would enhance the mix of jobs in Haverhill.

7.10 Within both towns there may be opportunities for office accommodation as part of a mixed development on previously developed land, although the suitability of brownfield sites for housing will be considered as a first priority.