The Council proposes to pursue early development of this site in a form that will enhance the functioning of the town centre and lead to environmental revitalisation of the area. Within the Plan period, the Council will therefore:

1. Consult with the local community, potential developers, existing town centre traders, businesses and infrastructure agencies with a view to agreeing a mixed pattern of land uses that will sustain and enhance the vitality and viability of the town centre while securing significant environmental improvement;
2. Undertake informed appraisal of the site’s historic and architectural interest to identify those parts of the site and buildings that are to be retained and conserved.
3. Formulate a development brief to guide development of the site in a way that will complement the traditional form, scale and character of the town centre and provide a secure economic future for the buildings to be retained.
4. Seek to secure all possible sources of finance, including grant aid and to facilitate land assembly using compulsory purchase powers if necessary, with a view to securing early development in accordance with a comprehensive plan;
5. Work constructively with a selected development partner to bring the agreed scheme to fruition.