Land to the South of, Bartons Close, and to the North of, Shaws Orchard, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 20 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 27 Church Road, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8PY

  04/21/00003 Submitted 24 May 2021 150 yards away

  Erection of a single storey extension to the rear (West) elevation, on site of existing conservatory (to be demolished) and erection of a first floor extension to South elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Eastside Lane, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QB

  04/25/00005 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Roof repair including replacement of existing battens, felt, lead and barge boards, followed by reinstatement of existing clay pan tiles & ridge, installation of 11No. photovoltaic (PV) panels to East and West-facing single storey pitched roof, and re-opening of a sealed external doorway with installation of an oak door and frame.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Eastside Lane, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QB

  04/25/00006 Submitted 26 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Installation of 11 photovoltaic (PV) panels on a single storey east-west facing pitched roof at the rear of the property.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Kings Farm, 10 Eastside Lane, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QB

  04/24/00010 Submitted 10 Dec 2024 400 yards away

  Application for Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission Application No. 04/14/00008 (Application for Prior Approval of proposed change of use of agricultural building to two dwellings) to allow for alterations to fenestration, including installation of roof lights.

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Several homes

• Stocklands Farm, Bath Road, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8PN

  04/23/00005 Submitted 16 Mar 2023 0.3 miles away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Erection of a Building for Agricultural of Forestry use.

  Decided Other 5 docs

• Land, Stocklands Farm, Bath Road, Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset

  04/26/00001 Submitted 3 Mar 2026 0.3 miles away

  Change of use of winery and bonded wine store to Class E use with installation of roller shutter door to the West elevation, creation of 3No. parking spaces, installation of 1No. electric vehicle charging point (EVPC), and erection of bin and bicycle stores.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 54/26/00009 Granted

  10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  Prune 1No. Yew (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. final spread dimensions of 9-10m in order to bring the tree within the property boundaries on the road and neighbouring property aspects and leave neatly rounded. Crown raise 2No. Holm Oaks (G1) (TPO Ref G1) to 2.5m from ground level, remove dead wood and prune back aspect approaching neighbouring properties to ensure approx. 2.5m clearance from the properties leaving the trees approx. final spread dimensions of 16.5m.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 07/26/00013 Granted

  90 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  Crown reduce 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 and T2) by 1.5m - 2m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 20m and reduce back from chimneys to leave a 2.5m clearance. Crown reduce 1No. Acacia (T3) (TPO Ref T1) by 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 12m.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00008 Granted

  St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH

  Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T1) to 2.4m above ground level over gravestones to allow for mowing access. Fell group of 5No. Monterey Cypress (T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6) and replace with more suitable species. Reduce lateral branches extending towards the church of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T7) by 3.6m as practicable. Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cherry (T8) to 2.4m above ground level to allow for mowing access. Remove 1No. dead unknown species (T17).

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00054 Granted

  Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Removal of 4No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1, H2, H3, and H4 as shown on submitted plans) to allow for pipeline installation and for plant and machinery access. The hedgerows will be replanted upon completion of the works.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

  The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees