209 New Homes to Rise in Taunton Despite Design Concerns Sunday, March 29, 2026 taunton orchardgrove housing development planning affordablehousing design environment councillors somerset Somerset’s county town, Taunton, is set to welcome over 200 new homes as part of the extensive Orchard Grove development, despite mixed reactions regarding the design and environmental considerations. Situated between … Read More
209 New Homes at Orchard Grove in Taunton Approved Despite Design Criticism Sunday, March 29, 2026 taunton housing orchardgrove development planning affordablehousing design construction somerset council More than 200 new homes are set to be built in Taunton, Somerset’s county town, as part of the expansive Orchard Grove development, despite some local councillors expressing concerns over the appearance and parking provisions … Read More
No Shops in Taunton’s Orchard Grove Estate Until 1,000 Homes Completed Friday, March 27, 2026 orchardgrove taunton housing development community planning somerset facilities infrastructure developers Residents of the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton will have to wait until around 1,000 homes are built and occupied before local shops and community facilities become available. Orchard Grove, situated between … Read More
No New Secondary School Planned for Taunton Until at Least 2030 Friday, March 27, 2026 taunton secondaryeducation housingdevelopment orchardgrove schoolcapacity somersetcouncil urbanextensions newhomesaccelerator educationfunding planningcommittee Somerset Council has confirmed that Taunton will not see a new secondary school until at least 2030, despite ongoing housing developments increasing local demand. The council’s planning committee recently approved plans … Read More
Armed Police Conduct Raids on Taunton Street Resulting in Multiple Arrests Thursday, March 26, 2026 taunton police arrests armed operation roadclosure lawenforcement security investigation publicsafety Armed police officers descended on a street in Taunton earlier today, leading to multiple arrests. The road was temporarily closed while authorities carried out their operation, ensuring public safety throughout the process. … Read More
Armed Police Conduct Raid on Taunton Street, Make Multiple Arrests Thursday, March 26, 2026 taunton police arrests roadclosure lawenforcement safety operation crime security publicsafety Armed police officers carried out a significant operation on a street in Taunton, resulting in multiple arrests. The road was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while the police attended to the situation. Authorities …