East of Avon Mill Lane

East of Avon Mill Lane Site Option

East of Avon Mill Lane is a narrow parcel of land located to the south of the railway line, accessed via Avon Mill Lane and Vandyck Avenue. It currently accommodates a number of medium sized industrial employment units.

The site is bordered directly to the south by residential homes. The close proximity of the existing industrial units to the residential dwellings currently causes localised issues relating to noise and pollution. This option therefore explores the potential to redevelop the industrial uses for residential, in order to improve the well-being of residents living to the south.

It should be noted that no discussion has taken place with the landowner or existing business occupying the site.

East of Avon Mill Lane context plan

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East of Avon Mill Lane Site Option – Indicative plan

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East of Avon Mill Lane Site Option – Key information

Element	Description
Development opportunities	Provision of around 80-100 homes, plus a playground for use by existing and new residents, on brownfield site. Opportunity to improve the well-being of existing residents living directly south of the existing industrial units, through replacement with more compatible neighbouring residential use. Potential to explore local food growing opportunities, such as provision of a small orchard. Opportunity to provide car free development in a sustainable location close to Keynsham railway station.
Constraints	Loss of existing industrial employment land. Site located directly adjacent to the railway line. Active travel routes into town centre require improvement. The availability and frequency of public transport services, particularly bus services, is currently dependent on external funding, which is subject to ongoing review and cannot be guaranteed over the plan period. This uncertainty should be taken into account when considering the sustainability and deliverability of this option.
Mitigation	Significant planting to the north of the site required to provide a visual and noise buffer to the existing rail lines. Consideration of active travel routes into town centre required
DfT current connectivity rating	A – very well connected
Further evidence required	Holistic review of employment space across the district required, including the impact of the loss of this industrial site. Contamination assessment required due to current industrial land use

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