Balsam House Common Road Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HT

1. 4 Nov 2019

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 13 Nov 2019

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 13 November 2019, 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.

• 15 Manor Gardens Wincanton Somerset BA9 9QR

  26/01918/TCA Submitted 17 Aug 2026 72m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Notifiction of intent to carry out Tree surgery works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T2 Beech - The tree is the second one of a group of four trees. The first tree(T1) on neighbour's side ( No. 16) has been reduced last year. It is required to reduce the tree at no.15 to maintain a continuous balance and symmetry among the companion canopies. The following action will be implemented: Reduce canopy spread of west quadrant by approx. 2.5-3 metres to realign canopy of neighbours tree( No.16 MG). ? Reduce height by approx. 2 metres to match canopy of neighbourstree ( No.16 MG). ? Reduce east quadrant lower canopy ( Common Road side) by 1.5 metres to keep clearance from HGV vehicles and reduce mechanical stress load on over extended bottom branches. Maximum pruning cut will not exceed 80mm in diameter. Pruning practice should meet BS3998 criteria.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 60 High Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9JF

  22/02686/HOU Submitted 19 Sep 2022 141m away

  Replacement sashes to existing timber sash windows.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 21 docs
  Domestic

• 30 Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HF

  26/01527/HOU Submitted 2 Jul 2026 160m away

  Demolition of single storey building and erect two storey extension

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 50 Balsam Fields Wincanton Somerset BA9 9HQ

  25/02667/TPO Submitted 31 Oct 2025 183m away

  Application to remove selective branches of No. 1 English Oak tree to gain 1m clearance from the overhead powerline as shown by the South Somerset District Council (WINC 1) 1990 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 1 Ireson Villas Bayford Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9LG

  23/00259/TCA Submitted 31 Jan 2023 212m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 3 Trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Pine House High Street Wincanton Somerset BA9 9JF

  25/00562/LBC Submitted 7 Mar 2025 245m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~8 May

  Internal works only to convert the ground floor into a beer and bottle craft beer saloon with installation of toilets. Conversion of first and second floor storage areas to create two flats (part implemented)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 17 docs
  Several homes

• 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.

  26 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).

  18 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.

  17 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

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

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00049 Withdrawn

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

  Removal of 2No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1 and H2 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.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees