Taunton Garden Town
Garden Town status for Taunton represents a once in a generation opportunity to improve the lives of our community.
The Council has recently declared a climate emergency and we are passionate about making Somerset West and Taunton carbon neutral by 2030. This aim underpins the vision and themes in the Vision for Taunton as a Garden Town document, and will influence projects and initiatives as these are developed and rolled out.
The story so far
- 2017 – Allocated garden town status and funding
- 2018/2019 – Public consultation and engagement activity
- July 2019 – Vision document approved and adopted
- October 2019 – Design charter and checklist approved and adopted
Setting out the vision and next steps for Taunton Garden Town.
Taunton Design Charter and Checklist
Provides a framework for creating distinctive places, with a consistent and high quality standard of design.
The 2040 campaign details projects already underway and opportunities for the future of our County Town.
Taunton Garden Town public realm design guide SPD
This document sets out guidance and local planning authority requirements for the standard of the public realm and streetworks in Taunton Garden Town.
Connecting our Garden Communities
Connecting our Garden Communities is a plan for ensuring high quality walking and cycling infrastructure accompanies the delivery of key developments across Taunton Garden Town.
Stewardship is a key garden community principle, ensuring community assets are properly looked after in perpetuity.