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Catherine House Cork Street Frome Somerset BA11 1BL

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/0234/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, London Plane. T2, Sycamore: Cut back overhanging lateral branches by 3m

As published by the council, reference 2026/0234/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/0234/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TCA Approval (No Objection)
Received
6 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Decided
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Frome West Division
Parish
Frome Town Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA11 1BL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Feb 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 10 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 19 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)

  4. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

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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