Planning application
Leys Hill Lodge Leys Hill Frome Somerset BA11 2JZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T 413 - Corsican Pine - Dismantle and fell. This tree is leaning heavily towards the house and could cause significant damage to two buildings if it uprooted. This tree was assessed by a qualified arboriculturist using the QTRA methodology of tree risk assessment and it was calculated to have a risk of harm in the region of 1/30,000 per annum. The crown of the tree could be reduced but that would adversely impact the appearance of the tree. Another problem with that approach is that the tree would have a similar risk of harm if assessed after the crown reduction. In the light of these considerations, I think that the best form of action is to fell the tree. The remaining trees are less of a risk to the house and removing this tree will reduce competition for the others in the vicinity, and so in the long-term the adjacent trees will benefit from the removal of this particular tree.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2076/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/2076/TPO
- Type
- Works/Felling of TPO Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 17 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 17 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Frome North Division
- Parish
- Frome Town Council
- Postcode
- BA11 2JZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
17 Nov 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
-
27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Exmoor National Park took a median of 44 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Bosky Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Frome
Active · incorporated 2022 · Frome
19 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 100% granted
Trade members see everything this firm has filed, how it was decided, and get an email the day it files again.
See their track recordDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided tree works applications in a median of 41 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
-
6 Meadow Road Frome Somerset BA11 2JE
Construction of a new first floor extension.
Granted Householder Extension 12 docsDomestic -
8 Leystone Close Frome Somerset BA11 2JY
Erection of 1No, 2 bedroomed dwellinghouse with associated works and new dropped kerb.
Granted Full applications 14 docsSmall domestic -
Land To The West Of 19 Grange Road Frome Somerset BA11 2HW
Erection of 1no. dwellinghouse.
Granted Full applications 18 docsDomestic -
19 Grange Road Frome Somerset BA11 2HW
Erection of a two storey side & rear extension.
Refused Householder Extension 18 docsDomestic -
19 Grange Road Frome Somerset BA11 2HW
Two storey rear extension with additional storey over garage and single storey extension to side/rear
Granted Householder Extension 12 docsSmall domestic -
109 Leys Lane Frome Somerset BA11 2JS
96% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct
Install external cladding to improve thermal efficiency of the dwelling.
Awaiting decision Householder 14 docsDomestic
Other tree works applications
In Exmoor National Park
-
54/26/00009 Granted
10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP
Prune 1No. Yew (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. final spread dimensions of 9-10m in order to bring the tree within the property boundaries on the road and neighbouring property aspects and leave neatly rounded. Crown raise 2No. Holm Oaks (G1) (TPO Ref G1) to 2.5m from ground level, remove dead wood and prune back aspect approaching neighbouring properties to ensure approx. 2.5m clearance from the properties leaving the trees approx. final spread dimensions of 16.5m.
-
07/26/00013 Granted
90 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH
Crown reduce 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 and T2) by 1.5m - 2m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 20m and reduce back from chimneys to leave a 2.5m clearance. Crown reduce 1No. Acacia (T3) (TPO Ref T1) by 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 12m.
-
43/26/00008 Granted
St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH
Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T1) to 2.4m above ground level over gravestones to allow for mowing access. Fell group of 5No. Monterey Cypress (T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6) and replace with more suitable species. Reduce lateral branches extending towards the church of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T7) by 3.6m as practicable. Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cherry (T8) to 2.4m above ground level to allow for mowing access. Remove 1No. dead unknown species (T17).
-
17/26/00054 Granted
Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27
Removal of 4No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1, H2, H3, and H4 as shown on submitted plans) to allow for pipeline installation and for plant and machinery access. The hedgerows will be replanted upon completion of the works.
-
43/26/00011 Granted
The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP
Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)