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Sheldon Drive Wells Somerset

Granted Exmoor National Park 2025/1181/TPO Works/Felling of TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Common Lime - Prune from adjacent structure, to clear structure by 3m & remove lowest right angles branch that is overhanging front of No.3. No cuts greater than 10cm diameter. Lift low canopy - pedestrian clearance. (M1229)

As published by the council, reference 2025/1181/TPO

Application record

Reference
2025/1181/TPO
Type
Works/Felling of TPO Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TPO Approval
Received
25 Jun 2025
Validated
25 Jun 2025
Decided
20 Aug 2025
Ward
Wells Division
Parish
Wells City Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Jun 2025

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 20 Aug 2025

    Decision issued: TPO Approval

  3. 14 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Ground Control Ltd Agent, registered in Billericay

Active · incorporated 1984 · Billericay

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 August 2025, 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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