Memorandum from Summerfield Developments (SW) Limited

 

 

 

TRANSPORT IN THE SOUTH WEST

 

I am writing as chairman of Summerfield Developments (SW) Limited, a regional property company active in commercial and residential developments in the South West.  I am responding to your email requesting a response as to the adequacy of transport provision in the South West and what priorities there should be for improvement. 

 

The biggest concern I have is the constriction placed upon Taunton by the overloaded junction 25 of the M5 and the inadequacy of the A358, one of Somerset's busiest roads. Improvements to this road to include a Henlade by pass will make journey times between Taunton and Yeovil much quicker linking the two main business centres in Somerset.  This road and improvements to the capacity of junction 25 (Taunton's only junction) should be made an urgent priority in order that Taunton can fulfil its growth point status.  In particular a Henlade by pass could link into the brand new park and ride and open up strategically important land for a major commercial business park which is much needed and would be in an unrivalled strategic location for business in the South West.

 

I would be more than happy to expand on these comments if requested to do so.

 

 

Richard Lloyd

Chief Executive and Chairman