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Monks Farm 47 Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AS

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/0006/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

G1 - Conifer - Reduce trees to height of earlier reduction at northern end of group up to 8 meters. Trim front face to contain size. A reduction of lateral growth into garden by no more than 1m.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0006/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/0006/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TCA Approval (No Objection)
Received
6 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Jan 2026
Decided
11 Feb 2026
Ward
Frome East Division
Parish
Frome Town Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA11 4AS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/0490/TCA Granted

    Monks Farm 47 Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AS

    T1 - Hawthorn - Crown reduction up to thicker wood 4m above ground level. T2 - Cherry - Crown reduction up to 3m. T3 - Whitebeam - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m

    Decided 21 Apr 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Jan 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 11 Feb 2026

    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 11 February 2026, 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.

Nearby applications

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  • Monks Farm 47 Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AS

    2026/0490/TCA Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    T1 - Hawthorn - Crown reduction up to thicker wood 4m above ground level. T2 - Cherry - Crown reduction up to 3m. T3 - Whitebeam - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 55 Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AS

    2021/2835/TCA Submitted 16 Dec 2021 50 yards away

    T1 - Silver Birch - selective crown reduction of up to 2 -3m & crown lift to give up to 1m clearance of lowest branches from the nearby shed and fence (as discussed with agent).

    Granted Trees 6 docs
    Small domestic

  • 41B Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AR

    2026/0536/FUL Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Change of use from furniture restoration workshop (Use Class E(g)(iii)) to one-bedroom apartment at first-floor level, with associated ground-floor domestic workshop space ancillary to Flat 1, 41A, including associated parking and partial demolition of existing workshop.

    Granted Full applications Demolition 19 docs

  • 41A Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AR

    2025/1672/TCA Submitted 12 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    T1 & T2 - Crab Apple & Plum - Fell.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 50 Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AS

    2023/1321/HSE Submitted 11 Jul 2023 100 yards away

    Install dropped kerb onto Culver Hill.

    Granted Householder 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 37 Lower Keyford Frome Somerset BA11 4AR

    2025/1060/FUL Submitted 10 Jun 2025 100 yards away

    Change of use from mixed use to Class E (g) and installation of rooflight

    Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 17 docs

In Exmoor National Park

  • 50/26/00076 Granted

    Westovers, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA

    Crown reduce 1No. Field Maple (T1) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce 1No. Magnolia (T2) by 1.5m all round.

    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 15/26/00009 Granted

    Selworthy House, Copsewood Lane, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NS

    Remove 1No. Crab Apple (T1) and 1No. Magnolia (T2) due to the structure of the wall.

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 08/26/00095 Granted

    19 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ

    Whole crown reduction of 1No. Walnut (T1), removing 1.5m - 2m of growth to suitable growth points leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 8.5m.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 08/26/00096 Granted

    68 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ

    Reduce the overall height of 1No. Lime (T1) by approx. 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 1-2m all round to provide clearance from the adjacent garage and manage its size in relation to the limited space available leaving the tree approx. final height of 3m and approx. final lateral spread of 2-3m.

    Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 17/26/00062 Granted

    29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW

    Crown reduce 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on one side previously reduced back to previous pruning points.

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees