Plans submitted to build 650 houses on land at Jurston Farm

Multi-award winning Independent developer, C G Fry & Son Limited, announces its submission of outline planning application to build 650 houses, including 25% affordable housing, on land at Jurston Farm, Wellington, which will now be considered by Taunton Deane Borough Council. 

The application is in outline form with the means of access to be determined and proposes a mixed-use development*(please see note to Editors).  This comprises open market and social housing and a local centre and central square.  There is also land reserved for a new primary school and public open space, which will incorporate a number of amenities including allotments, a junior football pitch and a community woodland.

The vision is to create a high quality, urban extension that helps to meet the housing needs of Wellington.  Development of the site will represent an efficient use of land with high quality design creating a genuine community and an attractive environment with a strong sense of place.  The form of development will draw on the rich heritage of the town and, in particular on the attractive streets of the historic core. 

David Lohfink, Land and Planning Director – C G Fry & Son said: “Taunton Deane Borough Council has allocated this site for development within its Core Strategy.  The principle of development is therefore already established and we are now delivering the Council’s vision for the town.  The site’s selection has been through a number of stages in the democratic process and the submission of this outline planning application provides the community with a further opportunity to comment on the proposals.”