Planning application
Playing Field Opposite Church Of St Mary The Virgin Chapel Row Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HE
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Oak: prune lateral spread by up to 2m. G1 - 2 X Oak trees: crown raise to 1.5m clearance.
As published by the council, reference 2021/2619/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 2021/2619/TCA
- Type
- Works/Felling Trees in a CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- TCA Approval (No Objection)
- Received
- 16 Nov 2021
- Validated
- 29 Nov 2021
- Decided
- 5 Jan 2022
- Ward
- Postlebury (Historic)
- Parish
- Batcombe Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BA4 6HE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Nov 2021
Received by Exmoor National Park
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29 Nov 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Jan 2022
Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)
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16 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 5 January 2022, 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.
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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