Planning application
St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Elaeagnus and Hazel mass (SG3) - Fell
As published by the council, reference 2026/0373/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0373/TCA
- Type
- Works/Felling Trees in a CA
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- TCA Approval (No Objection)
- Received
- 24 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 24 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 10 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Wells Division
- Parish
- Wells City Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BA5 2UZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/1440/TCA Awaiting decision
St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ
SG3 -Mixed Species Shrubs - Remove close to ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth & T5 - Pittsoporum - Remove close to ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.
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2025/1792/TPO Awaiting decision
St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ
T7-9 (M1021) - Lime - Remove epicormic growths at base & main stem up to 7m above ground lvl. Remove dead wood of 50mm and above to maintain tree health.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Feb 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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10 Apr 2026
Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)
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9 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Bridgwater
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Exmoor National Park granted permission on 10 April 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
Within 500 metres
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St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ
98% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep
SG3 -Mixed Species Shrubs - Remove close to ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth & T5 - Pittsoporum - Remove close to ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ
98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov
T7-9 (M1021) - Lime - Remove epicormic growths at base & main stem up to 7m above ground lvl. Remove dead wood of 50mm and above to maintain tree health.
Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs -
East Vicarage St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ
T1-2 - Lime - Crown reduction by 4.2m - please see report for details
Refused Trees 6 docs -
East Vicarage St Thomas Street Wells BA5 2UZ
Erection of a greenhouse and garden shed
Granted Householder 10 docsSmall domestic -
2 St Thomas Terrace St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2XG
Extension of utility room with replacement flat roof & removal of existing side utility wall to be replaced with glazing
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2 St Thomas Terrace St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2XG
Extension of utility room with replacement roof, removal of side wall and internal alterations
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Other tree works applications
In Exmoor National Park
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07/26/00013 Granted
90 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH
Crown reduce 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 and T2) by 1.5m - 2m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 20m and reduce back from chimneys to leave a 2.5m clearance. Crown reduce 1No. Acacia (T3) (TPO Ref T1) by 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 12m.
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43/26/00008 Granted
St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH
Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T1) to 2.4m above ground level over gravestones to allow for mowing access. Fell group of 5No. Monterey Cypress (T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6) and replace with more suitable species. Reduce lateral branches extending towards the church of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T7) by 3.6m as practicable. Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cherry (T8) to 2.4m above ground level to allow for mowing access. Remove 1No. dead unknown species (T17).
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17/26/00054 Granted
Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27
Removal of 4No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1, H2, H3, and H4 as shown on submitted plans) to allow for pipeline installation and for plant and machinery access. The hedgerows will be replanted upon completion of the works.
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43/26/00011 Granted
The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP
Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)
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17/26/00049 Withdrawn
Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27
Removal of 2No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1 and H2 as shown on submitted plans) to allow for pipeline installation and for plant and machinery access. The hedgerows will be replanted upon completion of the works.