The Crown Estate | Location

Taunton is recognised as a town of regional importance for growth, and a major hub for business, services, culture and housing.
One of the biggest challenges is identifying the most sustainable locations for new development.
Taunton Deane Borough Council has recently identified The Crown Estate's land at Nerrols, to the north east of the town, as a sustainable location for new homes, local retail and employment (Core Strategy Interim Sites, June 2010). Specifically, the site is identified for 'early release' to maintain a supply of land for market and affordable housing.
Nerrols is well suited for a new residential neighbourhood because:

The site is well connected to existing residential neighbourhoods via pedestrian and cycle routes, with potential for new links through to the wider countryside.
As well as new homes it has the potential to provide a new local centre with shops, employment and other facilities.
The area is well served by public transport and with potential improvements to bus services along the A3259/Yallands Hill.
It is in the single ownership of The Crown Estate which will help with the early delivery of new affordable and market housing.
The site is large enough to provide new green open space, new woodlands, habitats for wildlife and water features to help with drainage.
Separation can be maintained between Taunton and neighbouring settlements.

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