Revised Plans for 130-Home Development Surround Cricket Club with Housing

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A revised plan for a 130-home development in Trull, Somerset, could see the local cricket club entirely surrounded by houses, according to initial proposals submitted to Somerset Council. The development, which aims to provide a buffer between the homes and the surrounding countryside, includes a children's play area, orchard, and attenuation ponds to reduce localized flood risk. The plan also allocates 33 affordable homes, contributing £812,000 towards local infrastructure projects, £367,000 for school improvements, and £117,000 for public open space and leisure facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The revised plan for the 130-home development in Trull, Somerset, could see the local cricket club entirely surrounded by houses.
  • The development will provide a green buffer between the homes and the surrounding countryside, including a children's play area, orchard, and attenuation ponds to reduce localized flood risk.
  • 33 affordable homes will be allocated, accounting for 25% of the total development.
  • The development is expected to contribute over £1.3 million towards local infrastructure projects, including £812,000 towards the construction of new homes, £367,000 for school improvements, and £117,000 for public open space and leisure facilities.
  • The development aims to secure phosphate credits to prevent a net increase in phosphates on the Somerset Levels and Moors.
  • Concerns have been raised by local residents about the rapid development of homes in Taunton and Trull, citing issues with road capacity, school capacity, and drainage.

Statistics:

  • 130 homes planned for the development
  • 33 affordable homes to be allocated
  • £812,000 contribution towards local infrastructure projects
  • £367,000 contribution towards school improvements
  • £117,000 contribution towards public open space and leisure facilities
  • Over £1.3 million total contribution

Sources:

  • Trull LVA LLP (initial proposals), October 2024
  • Somerset Council (revised proposals)
  • Prospect Design Studio (spokesman)
  • George Sherwin, resident of Honiton Road