Summerfield has completed the redevelopment of the former Volvo garage on Priory Bridge Road in Taunton, transforming the long-vacant site into a new 4,820 sq ft industrial facility for Formula One Autocentres.
The prominent site had remained vacant for several years and presented an opportunity for regeneration. It was acquired by Summerfield in 2024, with a pre-let agreed with Formula One Autocentres before redevelopment work began. 
Demolition of the former garage began in November 2025, with construction of the new property commencing in January 2026. The development reached practical completion in July, with Formula One Autocentres taking occupation under a new 15-year lease.
Formula One Autocentres opened its new centre this month, joining Enterprise Rent-A-Car at the Priory Bridge Road site and helping to bring the previously underused location back into productive commercial use. The redevelopment also creates potential for further development along the road.
James Holyday, Group Managing Director at Summerfield, said: “We are delighted to have completed the transformation of this prominent site and to welcome Formula One Autocentres to Priory Bridge Road.
“The project has successfully transformed a property that had been vacant for a considerable time into a modern, high quality facility for a well-established national occupier. Securing a 15-year lease demonstrates confidence in both the quality of the development and Taunton as a strong business location.”
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