St Edmundsbury Core Strategy (December 2010)

Network/PublicTransportthe B1061 tothe A143 toHaverhill andBury StEdmunds.Limiteddevelopmentmay have animpact ontransportinfrastructure.There arereasonable busservices toBury StEdmunds andHaverhillto improve existing roadnetworkA growth in populationcould make the busservices more viable andimprove frequencyBoth of the above areclassified as „FundamentalInfrastructure‟improvementsby leadagenciesDevelopercontributionssought onapplicationbasisRisks:Adequatecoverage is notmaintained dueto increases inpopulation andhigh levels ofdaily vehiclemovementsWaste andUtilitiesWaste andRecycling/Potable WaterSupply/FoulSewerage andTreatment/EnergyCurrent andfuture capacityfor potablewater supplyCurrent andfuture capacityat WrattingsubstationRisks:Adequatecoverage is notmaintained dueto increases inpopulation500+ new homes triggersrequirement to improveWratting substation. Newdevelopment will need tobe phased to ensuresubstation is notoverloadedBoth of the above areclassified as „FundamentalInfrastructure‟Necessaryinfrastructureimprovementsprovided bylead agenciesExpansion/upgrading ofexisting facilitiesand/or provisionof new facilitiesDevelopercontributionssought onapplicationbasisRetail andServicesLocalConvenienceShops/KeyLocal ServicesThere is onemainconveniencefood shop inKedington.Ideally homesshould have aconveniencefood shopwithin an 800mwalk.Provision of1,275+ new homestriggers a requirement fornew convenience shop1,275+ new homestriggers a requirement foradditional local servicesLocal Convenience shopsare classed as „EssentialInfrastructure‟ and KeyLocal Services areclassified as „RequiredExpansion/upgrading ofexisting facilitiesand/or provisionof new facilitiesDevelopercontributionssought onapplicationbasis141