Planning application
2020/0447/TPO
Blue School Annexe Portway Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 2QF
Proposal
T1-5 - Lime, crown lift by 5m. (M1073)
As published by the council, reference 2020/0447/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Feb 2020
Received by Exmoor National Park
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6 Apr 2020
Decision issued: Approval with Conditions
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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Erection of a glazed conservatory on the rear elevation.
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2021/2591/TPO Granted
The Little Theatre Chamberlain Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PJ
T1 (M330), Plane - Prune lateral branches extending towards neighbouring property (lateral reduction of 1-2m) and Crown raise low canopy to 2.5 m
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2026/1251/TCA Awaiting decision
Church Of St Cuthbert St Cuthbert Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AW
G1 - Common Lime - Repollard back to previous pollard points and remove epicormic growth.
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2026/0878/FUL Awaiting decision
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2026/0877/VRC Awaiting decision
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Variation of condition 2 (Plans List) and 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) condition on consent 2025/0852/FUL
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In Exmoor National Park
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50/26/00050 Granted
Elmsett Hall, Glanville Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AD
Fell 1 group of 3No. Leylandii (T1) and fell 1No. Leylandii (T2)
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11/26/00067 Granted
Homelane House, Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BX
Crown lift 1No. Sycamore (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to create a 4m clearance from side overhanging neighbouring car park. Prune remaining long overextended laterals over neighbouring car park by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points.
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08/26/00044 Granted
The Rosary Nursing Home, Mayfield Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JQ
Fell 3No. Cypress (T1376, T1377 & T1378) (TPO Ref G3). All other trees shown within the black box on the submitted plan are not covered by TPO.
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38/26/00006 Granted
Castle Court, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Reduce crown height of 1No. Walnut (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by approx. 2–3m and lateral spread by approx. 2–4m in accordance with the annotated photograph. The Walnut tree is located within the car park of Castle Court.
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2026/1199/TCA Granted
The Cemetery Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE
32.1 - Scots Pine - Fell, 43 - Silver Birch - Fell, 90 - Callery Pear - Clear fallen stem and fell remaining tree, 162 - Silver Birch - Fell, 204 - Common Ash - Fell, 210 - Lawson Cypress - Crown reduction by 6-8m, 211 - Lawson Cypress - Fell.