Castle Green Planning Application Submitted

Thursday, 18 June 2009 11:40

The redevelopment of Castle Green has taken a significant step forward with the submission of the planning application by Taunton Deane Borough Council. An important part of Project Taunton, the plans for Castle Green are looking to transform the area into a bustling town square where people can meet and relax.

The plans for Castle Green, which is the area surrounded by historical buildings including the mediaeval Taunton Castle (Museum of Somerset), the Registry Office (formerly the Old Grammar School) and the Art Deco Gaumont building, were developed by LDA Design following considerable consultation with the public and stakeholders as well as with local experts. The public exhibition held earlier this year at the Brewhouse enabled people to see proposals for Castle Green and voice their opinions. The designers also worked with local schools via the Project Taunton Young Champions programme where pupils put forward their ideas for how the area should be developed.

The outcome of the planning process is expected to be announced towards the end of September with the redevelopment of Castle Green scheduled to begin in early 2010.

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