Marham Park Bury St Edmunds shop update as deal falls through

Marham Park Shop

Work on a long-awaited shop on a Bury St Edmunds estate could begin as early as next year as the owner has now revealed a previous deal has fallen through.  FPC (Marham Park) Ltd said it has been “trying to negotiate a deal” with a stakeholder for the building of a new convenience store off Crosses Link […]

What does the Budget mean for the Housing Market in Bury St Edmunds?

Housing Budget

As we assess the latest UK Budget’s implications for the housing market, the biggest impact may arise from changes planned in prior Budgets rather than any new announcements. While recent measures have focused on adding a 2% surcharge for additional property purchases—significant for landlords and those with multiple properties—the broader market will also experience increases […]

Councils Raise Alarm as Suffolk’s Housing Targets Skyrocket

Local councils in Suffolk are sounding the alarm over the government’s decision to more than double housing targets, a move that is stirring deep concerns about the future of the county’s natural landscapes. Despite accusations of being “Nimbys” (not in my backyard), council leaders stress their worries aren’t about resisting change but about safeguarding the […]

Reimagining Goodfellows: A Sustainable Past Meets a Vision for the Future in Bury St Edmunds

Goodfellows Bury St Edmunds

The Goodfellows site in Bury St Edmunds has been a symbol of both sustainable innovation and unfortunate challenges. Originally constructed in 2008 by Havebury Housing, the timber-framed block of 12 eco-friendly flats received much praise, even winning the prestigious RIBA East Sustainability Award and the Suffolk Association of Architects Design Award in 2009. Despite its […]

New David Lloyd Bury St Edmunds Marham Park to open December 2024

David Lloyd Marham

A long-awaited health and fitness club will open its doors this December, it has been revealed.  David Lloyd Clubs has announced its new Bury St Edmunds facility on the Marham Park estate will be opening to the public in less than four months’ time. Kristen Westwood, new general manager at David Lloyd Bury St Edmunds, said: […]

Concerns Mount as 14 More Development Sites Proposed Near Bury St Edmunds

Thurston residents

Fresh concerns have emerged in Thurston, near Bury St Edmunds, after 14 additional sites were proposed for potential development. These locations were submitted by landowners to Mid Suffolk District Council during a recent ‘call for sites’ as part of the council’s efforts to shape future development in the area. This initiative is part of phase […]

Buying a House in Bury St Edmunds? Here’s a Process List to Help

Buying a new home

Buying a house in the UK involves several steps, often requiring the involvement of various third parties, such as mortgage lenders, solicitors, and surveyors. Here’s a simple breakdown of the process: Determine Your Budget Action: Calculate how much you can afford to spend on a house, including the deposit (usually 5-20% of the house price). […]

900 New Homes Agreed For Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds Gate

Denbury Homes secures planning permission for the first phase of homes at a new flagship development in Bury St Edmunds. The development will be known as St Edmunds Gate and will create a vibrant new community in the region of 900 new homes in the town. The first phase, approved under this announcement, includes 174 […]