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Orchard Cottage Weir Lane Pilton Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4BS

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/0570/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 - Holm Oak - Fell to ground level to allow more light into the garden & create space for surrounding Walnut and Birch trees.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0570/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/0570/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TCA Approval (No Objection)
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Decided
6 May 2026
Ward
Mendip South Division
Parish
Pilton Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA4 4BS

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Mar 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 6 May 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

RFP Tree and Landscape Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Street

Active · incorporated 2015 · Street

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 6 May 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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