Wells Recreation Ground Silver Street Wells Somerset BA5 1UN

1. 2 Jul 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: TPO Approval

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 21 August 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.

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.

• Car Park South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SJ

  2020/2129/RE4 Submitted 21 Oct 2020 100 yards away

  One three bay telecommunications cabinet and footway chamber along with associated underground telecommunications and electrical ducting.

  Withdrawn Full applications 20 docs

• The Bishops Palace Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2PD

  2025/2106/TCA Submitted 21 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

  G1001 - Willow - Coppice all three coppice stools. T1002 - Willow - Coppice

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• 21 Anseres Place Wells Somerset BA5 2RT

  2021/2477/HSE Submitted 29 Oct 2021 150 yards away

  Alterations to conservatory to create garden room.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Lantern House 3 Penn Place Carlton Mews Wells Somerset BA5 1DS

  2020/0999/LBC Submitted 22 May 2020 150 yards away

  Proposed replacement of front door and frame.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD

  2026/1406/LBC Submitted 23 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Part reconstruction of eastern and western rear boundary walls including brickwork repairs, re-pointing and replacement of coping stones.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Natwest Bank 7 High Street Wells Somerset BA5 2AD

  2026/0199/LBC Submitted 30 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Remedial works to both car park boundary walls at the rear of property.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 54/26/00009 Granted

  10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  Prune 1No. Yew (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. final spread dimensions of 9-10m in order to bring the tree within the property boundaries on the road and neighbouring property aspects and leave neatly rounded. Crown raise 2No. Holm Oaks (G1) (TPO Ref G1) to 2.5m from ground level, remove dead wood and prune back aspect approaching neighbouring properties to ensure approx. 2.5m clearance from the properties leaving the trees approx. final spread dimensions of 16.5m.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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).

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

  The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees