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Phoenix House Dommetts Lane Frome Somerset BA11 4JT

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/0231/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 - Laurel and beech - Cut back the branches growing over the roof (west side of canopy) to give approximately 2.5 metres clearance. T1 - Ash: Cut back the branches that are growing towards the roof and guttering (west side of canopy) to give approximately 2.5 meters clearance. T2 - Conifer: The conifer will be crown raised over the path to give 2.5 meters clearance above ground level.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0231/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/0231/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TCA Approval (No Objection)
Received
5 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Decided
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Frome West Division
Parish
Frome Town Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA11 4JT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Feb 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 19 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

Acer Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Chapmanslade

Active · incorporated 2007 · Chapmanslade

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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 19 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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