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26 Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AS

Granted Exmoor National Park 2025/1488/TCA Works/Felling Trees in a CA

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 - Variegated Acer - Prune to contain size. A reduction of up to 2m. T2 - Loniceria - Reduce and reshape by 2m. T3 - Hazel - Reduce & reshape up to 2m. T4 - Willow - Re-pollard, removing 3m of growth.

As published by the council, reference 2025/1488/TCA

Application record

Reference
2025/1488/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TCA Approval (No Objection)
Received
14 Aug 2025
Validated
14 Aug 2025
Decided
18 Sep 2025
Ward
Frome East Division
Parish
Frome Town Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA11 4AS

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Aug 2025

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 18 Sep 2025

    Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Joe Thomas Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 18 September 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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