An artist impression of how the development could look. Picture: Clifton Emery Design/Somerset Council

Plan for 325 new homes, shop and 100 parking spaces in Somerset town revealed

Paul JonesSeptember 9, 20250 Comment0

PLANS for up to 325 new homes in a Somerset town have been submitted.

A planning application by GTH, on behalf of Place Land Ltd, has been submitted to Somerset Council for a 17-hectare site west of the A356 Station Road, in Crewkerne.

Currently agricultural land made up of five fields, the plan would also see a ‘mobility hub’, a shop, and ‘additional station car parking’ created.

The application also outlines plans for “landscape planting, attenuation ponds and swales, meadows, woodland planting, allotments/orchards and areas of play”.

Around 100 new parking spaces would be created for the railway station, while a shop, anticipated to be a convenience store, would also be built.

The site as it is – and the potential layout of more than 300 new homes and more. Picture: Clifton Emery Design/Somerset Council

The new homes proposed would be made up of 24 one-bed apartments, 85 two-bed apartments, 45 two-bed houses, 95 three-bed houses and 76 four-bed houses.

Of the scheme, the application said 35% of dwellings would be ‘affordable homes’.

“The site is in a sustainable location directly adjacent to the train station, is well connected, close to bus routes, local facilities and employment opportunities,” it said.

Two access points for vehicles would be created under the plan, from Station Road, as well as four pedestrian access points, including to the town centre. A public right of way would be retained.

A mobility hub is proposed as part of the plans. Picture: Clifton Emery Design/Somerset Council

“The fields are large and through careful design, the hedgerows can be retained and only removed where strictly necessary to enable access,” the application said.

It added: “The overarching concept is to establish a locally-inspired community centred around a new parkland, where residents can live alongside nature.

“Open spaces are thoughtfully arranged to retain and enhance the site’s existing landscape and ecological assets, while providing seamless connections to the wider green network.”

For more details on the plans, and to comment, log on to somerset.gov.uk and search application reference 25/02044/OUT.

Green spaces and play areas are also included in the outline application. Picture: Clifton Emery Design/Somerset Council

The application comes as the Station Road site was listed for sale on property website, Right Move, marketed by GTH. There is no asking price detailed in the listing, with potential buyers asked to apply for more details.