Trull Parish Council

07/09/2026

Day one of the Appeal on behalf of the developer to build on Trull Ridge Green Wedge begins tomorrow.

We hope to see some of you at Taunton Racecourse from around 9.30am. If you can't be there in person, please join online. See details in previous post.

We'll be kicking off the day at 7.30am speaking to (BBC Sounds or 95.5FM) if you're up and want to listen in.

Fingers crossed for a good outcome 🤞🏻🤞🏻💚

04/09/2026

Dear Community,

The Trull Ridge Green Wedge Appeal inquiry begins this coming Tuesday, 8th September.

Over the past two weeks, our team has been busy adapting our case to align with the newly released National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). In addition, just yesterday, Strongvox submitted a planning application to develop the Honiton Road side of the green wedge.

While their planning statement attempts to justify the scheme on its own merits rather than relying on the appeal, it will inevitably be heavily influenced by the Trull Ridge outcome.

Public objections remain vital. Please continue submitting your comments on the Somerset Planning Portal:

Application Reference: 42/26/0028
Comment Portal: somerset.gov.uk/Planning-West

𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

A huge thank you to everyone who has registered to speak in defence of the Ridge on Tuesday. Showing strong community presence—whether speaking or observing—makes a substantial difference.

You can see the final Inquiry timetable at this link:
https://trullparishcouncil.org.uk/news/trull-ridge-green-wedge-inquiry-timetable-8th-september-2026

To join the Inquiry remotely, here are the details:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/347750708330344?p=brkujMHwkJmgQqwkM

Meeting ID: 347 750 708 330 344
Passcode: Lf3BU6HS

Thank you all for your continued commitment to protecting our green space. We hope to see many of you at the Racecourse next week.

Kindest regards,

Trull Parish Council

04/09/2026

🚘Heads up, Trull residents: Taunton parking charges are set to rise.

Somerset Council is proposing a new tiered pricing structure alongside new Sunday parking charges, with Taunton hit the hardest.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬:

Sunday Parking: Free Sunday parking is set to end.

👉Tier 1 Car Parks (Canon St, Coal Orchard, The Crescent, Whirligig, County Hall): Short stays jump by up to 46%. 1 hour goes from £1.30 to £1.90, and 2 hours from £2.60 to £3.80.

👉Tier 2 Car Parks (High St, Orchard Multi-Storey, Tangier, Castle St, etc.): Modest increases for short stays (1 hour rises to £1.50), though 4-hour and all-day rates actually see a slight decrease.

👉No More 3-Hour Ticket: The popular 3-hour option is being removed entirely across both tiers.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥?:
While the price hikes are frustrating, our local Taunton independent shops and businesses still need our support more than ever. Living in Trull gives us a few great ways to beat the charges:

🚌Hop on the Bus: Catching the bus drops you right in the centre.

🚶‍♂️Walk or Cycle: It’s a straightforward 20–30 minute walk or a quick cycle straight into town.

⏳Make Quick Trips Count: If driving is essential, group errands together, head for Tier 2 car parks over Tier 1, or support our village amenities right here in Trull first.

Let’s keep supporting town without letting council parking fees eat into our pockets.

03/09/2026

Dear All

We have been notified of an application to build 75 houses on the top half of the Green Wedge, along the Honiton Road. This was expected in light of the appeal to build on the bottom part of the Green Wedge.

Both applications need to be treated separately. We don't expect an outcome for our Green Wedge legal case for a few months. In the meantime, please register your comments with regard to this most recent application on the Planning Portal.

Application number: 42/26/0028
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/Planning-West

Remember that comments on social media don't count.

thank you

Trull PC

02/09/2026

A walk for a good cause...

28/08/2026

Hello Community 👋

As our Trull Ridge Green Wedge Inquiry draws nearer, here's an update.

Thank you to those members of the community who have registered to speak in defence of the Ridge on the 8th September.

We now have a timetable for the proceedings. Week 1 will be Tuesday - Friday, in person at Taunton Racecourse and may also include a site visit. Week 2 will be held remotely on Teams.

We have enclosed the timetable.

The link to join the inquiry remotely via Microsoft Teams is as follows:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/347750708330344?p=brkujMHwkJmgQqwkM

Meeting ID: 347 750 708 330 344
Passcode: Lf3BU6HS

Thank you also, to those people who continue to send us pictures of the wildlife they see whilst walking the Wedge. We are very grateful for all your support.

Trull Parish Council

18/08/2026

Wessex Water, have declared a hose pipe ban in our area from today until further notice, caused by unprecedented demand and too little rain!

There's rain due this week. Fill those water butts! 🌧

17/08/2026

Trull Parish Council has published a new Community Planning Briefing to help residents understand the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which was published and comes into effect today (17th August 2026.)

This Q&A guide explains what the national planning rule changes mean for Trull, our local green spaces, and our existing planning legal action.

With regard to the Green Wedge campaign, we are currently reviewing the changes with our legal team.

You can read the briefing here:

A Community Q&A Guide for Trull Residents on the 2026 National Planning Policy Framework Monday August 17th, 2026/in News /by MartineTrull Parish Council NPPF 2026 Community QA Share this entryShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on PinterestShare on LinkedinShare on TumblrShare o...

17/08/2026

The pavilion in our award-winning park is available for hire. It's in a great location for parties, events and classes.

You can find out about pricing, check availability, and book via our website: http://bit.ly/3I7AWWO . Or contact the Parish Clerk, [email protected] for further information.

All revenue goes towards maintaining the park and its assets.

12/08/2026

Our team, (aka, Steve), has been out clearing footpaths, and the catchily named Path 21/35 along the side of Trull Tennis club is now accessible again. However, it could do with some footfall to keep it clear, should any of you want to add a new path to your walks....