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Revised Plans for 130-Home Development Surround Somerset Cricket Club

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A small Somerset cricket club faces the prospect of being entirely surrounded by houses under revised plans for a new development of 130 homes. Trull Cricket Club is located on the southern side of Dipford Road, just outside the village of Trull, and adjacent to the Orchard Grove housing development. Following feedback from local residents, the land promoter, Trull LVA LLP, has submitted revised proposals to Somerset Council. The revised plans aim to address concerns raised by local residents and officials, while still providing for the development of 130 new homes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The revised plans for the 130-home development aim to address concerns raised by local residents, including the impact on local schools, roads, and medical facilities.
  • 33 of the 130 homes planned for the site will be affordable, in line with Somerset Council's existing planning requirements.
  • The development is expected to contribute over £812,000 towards local infrastructure projects, including nearly £367,000 for improvements to nearby schools and £117,000 for public open space and leisure facilities.
  • Existing public rights of way running through the site will be upgraded, and a link will be provided from the easternmost homes planned within Orchard Grove.
  • Somerset Council is expected to make a decision on the Dipford Road proposals by Christmas.

Statistics:

  • 130 homes planned for the development (Source: Trull LVA LLP)
  • 33 affordable homes (Source: Trull LVA LLP)
  • £812,000 contribution towards local infrastructure projects (Source: Initial consultation documents)
  • Nearly £367,000 for improvements to nearby schools (Source: Initial consultation documents)
  • £117,000 for public open space and leisure facilities (Source: Initial consultation documents)

Sources:

  • Trull LVA LLP
  • Somerset Council
  • Initial consultation documents
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