Reasoned Justification for Policy Eleven

120 Significant improvements are needed to Shepton Mallet Town Centre to create the envisioned vibrant community space which provide a focus for cultural and social activities  

121 Improvements will contribute to the success and ongoing resilience of the town Centre. 

122 Shepton Mallet Town Council has recently published an ambitious Town Plan which sets out a vision for the Council in terms of strategy and investment. 

123 In partnership with other organisations, the Town Council is making considerable investment into improving the Town Centre. In particular, there are schemes to: 

• Improve the Market Place 

• Improve signage and information boards 

• Improve the street furniture 

• Undertake a review of car parking and public car parks 

• Maintain and improve the heritage assets of the community 

• Promote and encourage tourism 

124 This Policy is therefore intended to allow for development which achieves the aims of the Town Plan whilst maintaining the cultural heritage of Shepton Mallet by supporting uses that may be required to contribute to the redevelopment of areas identified in The Shepton Mallet Design Guide Appendix.