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Dolphins 12 Church Street Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TG

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/0796/TPO Works/Felling of TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 Silver Birch - Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2-2.5 metres and lateral spread by 1-1.5 metres. T2 Holly - Reduce the height by approximately 1.5 -2 metres and trim the sides to give a balanced shape.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0796/TPO

Application record

Reference
2026/0796/TPO
Type
Works/Felling of TPO Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: TPO Approval
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Decided
26 May 2026
Ward
Frome North Division
Parish
Beckington Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA11 6TG

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Apr 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 26 May 2026

    Decision issued: TPO Approval

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Downlands Tree Surgery Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Warminster

Active · incorporated 2008 · Warminster

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 26 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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