Cathedral Offices Chain Gate Cathedral Green Wells Somerset BA5 2UE

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 23 September 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.

• St Andrew Car Park St Andrew Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UR

  2023/1617/TCA Submitted 22 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  4 x Raywood Ash - selective reduction by up to 2m, pruning to suitable growing points 2 x Birch - reduce by 2.5m

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Land At 355263 145938 St Andrew Street Wells Somerset

  2025/1912/TPO Submitted 21 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

  T1 - Cedar - fell & replace TPO M1076

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• The Bishops Palace Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2PD

  2026/1850/TCA Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  T1 - Birch - Crown reduction by approx 4m & rebalance crown, with pruning cuts no greater than 75mm

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 9 Tor Street Wells Somerset BA5 2US

  2026/0288/HSE Submitted 12 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement windows & external door.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Domestic

• Tower House St Andrew Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UN

  2026/0530/LBC Submitted 18 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Repair boundary wall including gateway following storm damage.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 Tor Street Wells Somerset BA5 2US

  2026/1382/CLP Submitted 22 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development of Erection of a rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion; demolition of existing conservatory and formation of rear patio; replacement flat roof and installation of rooflight to rear extension; installation of timber French doors and replacement rear windows; blocking up of selected rear openings; and replacement rainwater goods

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +2 11 docs

• 50/26/00076 Granted

  Westovers, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA

  Crown reduce 1No. Field Maple (T1) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce 1No. Magnolia (T2) by 1.5m all round.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 15/26/00009 Granted

  Selworthy House, Copsewood Lane, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NS

  Remove 1No. Crab Apple (T1) and 1No. Magnolia (T2) due to the structure of the wall.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00095 Granted

  19 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ

  Whole crown reduction of 1No. Walnut (T1), removing 1.5m - 2m of growth to suitable growth points leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 8.5m.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00096 Granted

  68 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ

  Reduce the overall height of 1No. Lime (T1) by approx. 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 1-2m all round to provide clearance from the adjacent garage and manage its size in relation to the limited space available leaving the tree approx. final height of 3m and approx. final lateral spread of 2-3m.

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00062 Granted

  29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW

  Crown reduce 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on one side previously reduced back to previous pruning points.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees