Planning application
Neighbourne To Glen View, Neighbourne To Blackey Lane And Withy Lane. Shepton Mallet Somerset
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Hedgerow removals in various places marked on site plans at Neighbourne to Glen View, Neighbourne to Blackey Lane and Withy Lane. The hedgerow removals are required to enable access for construction plant and machinery into the fields to facilitate the works.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0436/HDG
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0436/HDG
- Type
- Hedgerow Removal
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Tree No Objection- FDN/HDG only
- Received
- 4 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 16 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Mendip Hills Division
- Parish
- Ashwick Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Mar 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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16 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Tree No Objection- FDN/HDG only
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9 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, an engineering consultancy registered in Castle Cary
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 16 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.
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