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£105m regeneration project gets green light

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A £105m scheme to redevelop a Somerset town centre has been approved by councillors.According to Taunton Deane Borough Council, the Firepool scheme for the town has the potential to create in excess of 1,700 jobs as well as providing office, hotel and residential accommodation and supporting waterfront leisure and retail outlets.The development at the former cattle market site will provide 200 residential units and a total of 320,646 sq ft of commercial space.The recent planning consent follows consultations between lead developer, St Modwen, and relevant statutory consultees.