Planning application
2025/2262/TCA
Riverside Holes Lane To Top Lane Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3QG
Proposal
T1 & T4 - European Ash - Fell. T2 - Common Alder - Crown reduction by approx 2.5-3m & remove growth. T3 - Common Alder - Remove leaning stem.
As published by the council, reference 2025/2262/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Dec 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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26 Jan 2026
Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2025/2262/TCA Granted
Riverside Holes Lane To Top Lane Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3QG
T1 & T4 - European Ash - Fell. T2 - Common Alder - Crown reduction by approx 2.5-3m & remove growth. T3 - Common Alder - Remove leaning stem.
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2026/0846/HSE Granted
Ems Cottage Top Lane Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3QN
Change of material of windows and doors from timber to aluminium.
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2026/1223/TCA Awaiting decision
3 Hollycroft Fairview To Park Hill Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3PJ
T1 & T2 - Ash - Remove all deadwood from crown. 10-15% reduction on NE aspect. T3 - Ash - Remove all deadwood from crown. 10-15% thin to improve airflow.
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2026/0982/TCA Granted
Ivy Cottage Fairview To Park Hill Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3PF
Clear all self seeded and previously coppiced Sycamore, Lilac & Willow on bank from steps to Ivy cottage to footpath leading up to 3 Rock. Sycamore - Fell.
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2026/1241/CLE Awaiting decision
Prospect Cottage Top Lane Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3QN
Application for an existing lawful development certificate for confirmation that a material operation carried out at Prospect Cottage constitutes an implementation of planning permission 2024/0620/FUL
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2026/0983/TCA Granted
Cherry Tree Cottage 2 Woodland End Court Park Hill Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3PG
Cherry Tree (originates from the rear garden of Rock House which is in the Conservation Area) overhanging boundary and encroaching onto Cherry Tree Cottage. Prune back overhanging canopy by up to 2 meters away from Cherry Tree Cottage and reshape remaining canopy accordingly.
Other trees applications
In Exmoor National Park
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50/26/00050 Granted
Elmsett Hall, Glanville Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AD
Fell 1 group of 3No. Leylandii (T1) and fell 1No. Leylandii (T2)
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11/26/00067 Granted
Homelane House, Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BX
Crown lift 1No. Sycamore (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to create a 4m clearance from side overhanging neighbouring car park. Prune remaining long overextended laterals over neighbouring car park by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points.
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08/26/00044 Granted
The Rosary Nursing Home, Mayfield Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JQ
Fell 3No. Cypress (T1376, T1377 & T1378) (TPO Ref G3). All other trees shown within the black box on the submitted plan are not covered by TPO.
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38/26/00006 Granted
Castle Court, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Reduce crown height of 1No. Walnut (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by approx. 2–3m and lateral spread by approx. 2–4m in accordance with the annotated photograph. The Walnut tree is located within the car park of Castle Court.
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2026/1199/TCA Granted
The Cemetery Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE
32.1 - Scots Pine - Fell, 43 - Silver Birch - Fell, 90 - Callery Pear - Clear fallen stem and fell remaining tree, 162 - Silver Birch - Fell, 204 - Common Ash - Fell, 210 - Lawson Cypress - Crown reduction by 6-8m, 211 - Lawson Cypress - Fell.