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Jasmine House Bruton Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6HY

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/0170/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 and T2 - Sycamore - Crown lifting to approx 15ft. Removing 2 larger limbs. T3 - Eucalyptus - Crown lifting to approx 15ft.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0170/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/0170/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Decided
Decision
TCA Approval (No Objection)
Received
28 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Jan 2026
Decided
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Mendip South Division
Parish
Evercreech Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA4 6HY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Jan 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 17 Mar 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

Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Castle Cary

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7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 17 March 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.

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