PLANS SUBMITTED FOR HORTS BRIDGE PARK
The Orchard Grove Consortium has submitted plans for Horts Bridge Park – set to become one of the most significant and ambitious green spaces within the new community at Comeytrowe. The application is a Non-Material Amendment (NMA) to the existing planning permission,...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN APRIL 2026?
Spring is well and truly underway at Orchard Grove, and April brings a host of improvements that are making a visible difference across the development. Looking ahead, beehives are planned for installation in Highfield Park, subject to weather conditions, with the aim...
SUMMERFIELD COMMERCIAL ACQUIRES PRIME INDUSTRIAL SITE AT ORCHARD GROVE
South West developer, Summerfield Commercial, has acquired a prime parcel of land at Comeytrowe, Taunton, where it plans to deliver new units suitable for business and light industrial use. Working in partnership with Orchard Grove Consortium, Summerfield has...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN MARCH 2026?
March marks the arrival of spring at Orchard Grove, and with it, a renewed focus on the finishing touches that make a real difference to the look and feel of the development. With the weather improving, landscaping work is now getting fully underway across the site....
PARK AND BUS IS JUST THE TICKET
Somerset's first park and bus facility is opening on Wednesday 11th February, with state-of-the-art electric buses running via the Orchard Grove development at Comeytrowe into the heart of town. The Somerset Council facility is already used by residents and will now...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN FEBRUARY 2026?
February sees continued development progress at Orchard Grove as work advances across several areas of the site. This month you can see earthworks taking place in Phase 2, with muck-away operations underway as teams prepare the ground for future development. Work is...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN JANUARY 2026?
The new year brings exciting progress at Orchard Grove, with the opening of key public spaces and continued improvements to the site's landscape and accessibility. We're pleased to confirm that the Civic Square has now opened for public use. Work will continue in the...
CHRISTMAS SITE CLOSURE
As we approach the festive season, we wanted to update you on our site operations over the Christmas period. The Orchard Grove site will remain open until Tuesday 23 December 2025. While our groundworkers are completing their work today, some trades will continue...
CHRISTMAS SPARKLES IN SOMERSET
With twinkling lights, festive music in the air and a calendar packed full of events, Taunton is truly embracing the magic of Christmas this year. For residents of Orchard Grove, the season’s very best celebrations are right on the doorstep – from artisan markets and...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN DECEMBER 2025?
Activity across Orchard Grove continues at pace this December, with progress being made in several key areas of the development. At the civic square, works are moving forward well, with tree planting now underway alongside wider landscaping activities. This marks...