Woodlands Castle

12/12/2023

Woodlands Castle's curtilage grounds prioritise environmental preservation 🌲

A significant part of the setting will be retained for permanent green and amenity use, retaining many of the existing planted areas. This new scheme will also make a positive contribution to Biodiversity Net Gain.

The plans also look to reduce the impact of the previous events that have attracted significant visitors and participants to the site, reducing the number of traffic uses from the main entrance onto Ruishton Lane.

Explore the grassy plans, tree maintenance, and community pathways. Your feedback is key - join us in shaping a community that respects its roots. Details at woodlands-castle.co.uk.

11/12/2023

Woodlands Castle's detailed proposal secures a Listed Building for future generations.

The restoration of the castle will be complemented by the design and implementation of new accommodations. The plans also include a reduction in the impact of previous events here, looking to sustainably reduce any adverse impact that previous uses may have caused.

You can understand more about how our proposals provide a viable and sustainable use and share your opinion at woodlands-castle.co.uk

08/12/2023

The Woodlands Castle development is an opportunity to preserve a heritage building while creating a new community in an unused space.

The development will liberate funding for the restoration of Woodlands Castle, as well as create new accommodation, look after green spaces and reduce the impact of previous events at the site.

The development has been subject to extensive consultation, but we’d love to have your views too. View our architectural plans and share your thoughts at woodlands-castle.co.uk

07/12/2023

Restoring Heritage 🏡

Woodlands Castle's exterior is set for important repair and remedial works crucial to its future as part of our proposal.

The design has been the subject of extensive consultation, including contributions from the South West Design Review Panel, and the new accommodations will be complementary to the restored building.

View the proposed improvements to external elevations and garden features and share your thoughts at woodlands-castle.co.uk.

06/12/2023

The process of bringing the Woodlands Castle development to life - the building, the outbuildings and it's grounds is detailed in full at woodlands-castle.co.uk

The scheme represents a reduction in the impact of the previous events and wedding business. This attracted significant visitors and participants to the site. The new proposals will substantially reduce any adverse impact that the previous uses might have caused. They will also reduce the number of traffic uses from the main entrance onto Ruishton Lane.

The development will liberate funding for the restoration of Woodlands Castle, with a 70-bed care home and 18 quality new homes.

Share your thoughts on the development and contribute to the future of the site as we integrate modern design with historical context.

05/12/2023

Woodlands Castle, guided by architects Prime Meridian, is undergoing a careful evolution that respects the building’s heritage - maintaining its exterior look and feel and carrying out extensive refurbishment inside.

The design has been the subject of extensive consultation, including contributions from the South West Design Review Panel. The style of the accommodation is to be complementary to the restored Woodlands Castle building.

Your opinions are welcomed - details at woodlands-castle.co.uk

04/12/2023

Crafting a Landscape 🏡

Our vision for Woodlands Castle extends beyond houses to create a harmonious landscape. A significant part of the setting will be retained for permanent green and amenity use, retaining many of the existing planted areas.

Explore the plans for alterations, extensions, and green spaces that define this project.

We welcome your valuable insights. Be a part of crafting a landscape that blends nature and architecture. Details and consultation at woodlands-castle.co.uk.

01/12/2023

Commitment to Sustainability 🌳

Woodlands Castle, meticulously designed by Prime Meridian, is more than a development - it's a pledge to sustainability. With 18 new homes, we're building a community that respects heritage and embraces modern living.

A significant part of the setting will be retained for permanent green and amenity use, retaining many of the existing planted areas. The scheme will make a positive contribution to Biodiversity Net Gain, and will represent a reduction in the impact of the previous events.

Explore the plans and give your feedback at woodlands-castle.co.uk. Your professional insights will help shape an environmentally-conscious community.

https://woodlands-castle.co.uk/

Woodlands Castle is exciting new development that protects a heritage building for the future in the village of Ruishton in Taunton, Somerset

29/11/2023

Introducing Woodlands Castle - an exciting new homes development in the Somerset village of Ruishton.

Woodlands Castle is a former wedding venue and Grade II listed building that has sadly fallen into a worsening state of disrepair.

Our vision is to restore the building, protecting its heritage as a high-quality home, while creating a 70-bed care home and 18 quality new homes as part of a new community.

Your feedback is crucial to shaping this development and we’re inviting views via our website where you can explore our plans in full.

Find out more and share your views on the development here:

Woodlands Castle is exciting new development that protects a heritage building for the future in the village of Ruishton in Taunton, Somerset