Planning application
Sheldon Drive Wells Somerset
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
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25 Jun 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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20 Aug 2025
Decision issued: TPO Approval
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14 Sep 2026
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Ground Control Ltd Agent, registered in Billericay
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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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