Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington and Lib Dem spokesperson on housing and planning, recently visited the third and final phase of Summerfield Homes’ Killams Park development, where fewer than 5% of properties remain available.
Mr Amos, a qualified architect and former head of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), was accompanied by three local councillors for a tour of the development at the invitation of the Somerset based house builder Summerfield Homes.
Summerfield began work on Killams Park nearly ten years ago and has since completed on 297 properties, planted more than 1180 trees, and has funded over £2,890,000 to date in off-site contributions to benefit the local area.
Joining the MP on the visit were Somerset Councillors Hazel Prior-Sankey and Fran Smith as well as Connor Sollé of Taunton Town Council. They were shown a variety of properties ranging from two to five-bedroom homes with the latest energy efficient features. The visit also included a look at the four homes under construction that will soon be handed over to Abri Housing Association at the end of the year.
Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes, commented: “It was a pleasure to welcome Gideon and the team of councillors to Killams Park. With his professional background being in urban planning, it was particularly interesting to have our MP’s perspective on new housing and place making. Killams Park reflects our long-term commitment to building well designed sustainable homes in the South West.”
Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington commented: “I was pleased to meet with local residents and with the developers of this estate. I was impressed with the quality of workmanship and the green spaces the development provides and it’s good to see a local Taunton company achieving so much. There is still work to be done at Killams, but I am glad that hard work by Lib Dem councillors over a long period means a bus service on South Road has at last been reinstated after it was cut by the bus company. This is a real boon for our area.”
About Summerfield
Summerfield is a long-established, multi-award-winning business based in Taunton, Somerset, and has been developing property for over 200 years. The traditional family-owned building firm was founded in 1823 and has since become a trusted name in both
residential and commercial development across the South West. From thoughtfully designed homes to high-quality workspaces, Summerfield creates characterful places with sympathetic styling and timeless craftsmanship.
Summerfield Homes, established in 2007, has built over 2,000 homes, with developments ranging from 10 to 300 properties. These developments combine sustainable construction with modern living, while offering some of the best locations across the South West. Every development is thoughtfully planned, and each home is tailored to complement its surroundings and bring communities together.
Summerfield Commercial has developed over 4 million sq. ft. of workspace throughout the South West, with well-known developments such as Blackbrook in Taunton and Westpark in Wellington. The company prides itself on providing the right space in the right place, whether that be a leasehold or freehold design-and-build option, or a flexible rental arrangement. Summerfield has a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, with over 160 tenants, ranging from local retail parades and modern offices to large industrial buildings and business parks.
With values aligned to supporting both the community and the environment, Summerfield has contributed over £6.1 million to charitable causes and local community projects, and has planted 1.1 million trees to help offset developments and enhance ecosystems in the South West.