Half Moon Cottage Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JL

1. 22 Jul 2020

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 16 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 16 August 2021, 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.

• Old Parsonage Tuckers Lane Ansford Castle Cary BA7 7LH

  21/02495/TPO Submitted 12 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Application to Fell No.2 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (ANSF 1) 1973 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Rossgreen Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JN

  25/02695/HOU Submitted 5 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of 2 Storey extension on existing lounge (part-retrospective).

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Domestic

• Barn Rear Of Wychwood Cottage Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset

  21/02519/PAMB Submitted 13 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Notification of prior approval for conversion of agricultural barn into dwelling.

  Granted Outline
  Domestic

• Barn Rear Of Wychwood Cottage Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset

  26/00384/FUL Submitted 18 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of a self-build dwelling, part-demolition and retention/alteration of existing agricultural buildings to form domestic garaging/workshop/storage, erection of a polytunnel, and associated landscaping

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 35 docs
  Domestic

• Half Moon House Ansford Hill Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JL

  26/02222/TCA Submitted 21 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Notification of Intent to carry out Tree surgery works to No 11 Tree's within a conservation area G1- 2 x young hole oak: prun in lateral spread to encourage more upright form. Up to 1m will be removed with pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T1- Indian bean tree: decay present in stem, significant spiral movement in stem indicating significant reduction in structural integrity. Close proximity to buildings. Reduce by up to 4m to stabilise stem. Pruning cuts not exceeding 250mm in diameter. T2 - cut leaf alder: prune lateral spread towards buildings and patio area by up to 2m with pruning cuts not exceeding 75mm in diameter. T3 - dawn redwood: manage density by performing special thinning practice to preserve the natural character of the tree. Lateral pruning will be carried out on the eastern aspect of the tree to improve overall balance of the canopy. Pruning cuts will not exceed 125mm in diameter or 3m in length. T4 - Lawson cypress: weighted toward the neighbouring property. Reduce height by up to 2m and thin remaining canopy by 20% to manage lever strain. Height reduction cuts will not exceed 150mm in diameter. T5 - Sycamore: pollard to approx 1.5m in height from ground level. Poorly formed growth structure and in competition with the low canopy of the dawn redwood. T6 - western red cedar: thin by approx 20%. Pruning cuts not exceeding 75mm in diameter. G2 -2 x Monterey cypress: thin by approx 20%. Pruning cuts not exceeding 75mm in diameter. T7 - alder: thin by approx 20%. Pruning cuts not exceeding 125mm in diameter.

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 8 Woodforde Green Ansford Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7LD

  21/01602/HOU Submitted 14 May 2021 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and the erection of a single storey extension to the front of the dwelling and a two storey extension to the side of the dwelling

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 50/26/00076 Granted

  Westovers, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA

  Crown reduce 1No. Field Maple (T1) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce 1No. Magnolia (T2) by 1.5m all round.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 15/26/00009 Granted

  Selworthy House, Copsewood Lane, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NS

  Remove 1No. Crab Apple (T1) and 1No. Magnolia (T2) due to the structure of the wall.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00095 Granted

  19 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ

  Whole crown reduction of 1No. Walnut (T1), removing 1.5m - 2m of growth to suitable growth points leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 8.5m.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00096 Granted

  68 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ

  Reduce the overall height of 1No. Lime (T1) by approx. 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 1-2m all round to provide clearance from the adjacent garage and manage its size in relation to the limited space available leaving the tree approx. final height of 3m and approx. final lateral spread of 2-3m.

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00062 Granted

  29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW

  Crown reduce 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on one side previously reduced back to previous pruning points.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees