Land off Wild Oak Lane, Trull, Taunton, TA1 4QT

Planning appeal 6009164 at Land off Wild Oak Lane, Trull, Taunton, TA1 4QT (Somerset Council) was allowed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is inappropriate development within Local Green Space, having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) and any relevant development plan policies.

the erection of 2 self build dwellings with access, footpaths, landscaping and ecological enhancements

Authority: Somerset Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: TA1 4QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal is inappropriate development within Local Green Space, having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) and any relevant development plan policies
whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to development plan policies and access to services and facilities
the effect of the proposed development on the designated Green Wedge

What decided it

the benefits of providing two new homes, weighed heavily given the Council's 3.9-year housing land supply, were not substantially outweighed by the limited harm identified to the Green Wedge and from the site's countryside location.

the benefits of the two self-build homes, including housing delivery weighed against a 3.9-year land supply, were found to outweigh the limited conflict with the development plan, and the harm did not substantially outweigh the benefits under Policy S4/S5

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy E1Policy SP1Policy DM2Policy CP8
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy HC8Policy GB7Policy HO7Policy S4Policy S5Annex A, paragraph 2

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