Planning application
The Court, St Marys Street, Axbridge, BS26 2BN
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Crown thin 1No. Holm Oak (T1) by 30% and shortening the tips by 1m leaving the tree approx. final height/spread of 18m. Crown reduce 1No. Horse Chestnut (T2) by up to a maximum of 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height/spread of 8m.
As published by the council, reference 02/26/00021
Application record
- Reference
- 02/26/00021
- Type
- Works to Trees in Conservation Area
- Received
- 7 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 7 Oct 2026
- Parish
- Axbridge
- Postcode
- BS26 2BN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Oct 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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10 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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