44B Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1QR

1. 10 Sep 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 13 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Exmoor National Park took a median of 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided tree works applications in a median of 41 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 44 Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1QR

  2026/0937/TCA Submitted 18 May 2026 50 yards away

  T1 (G) - Bay - Trim overhanging branches. T2-4 (I, L, N) - Conifers - Fell due to risk of falling & currently damaging property. Replacement planting proposed

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 43A Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1QR

  2026/1919/TCA Submitted 5 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Willow (T1) reduce by 2.5m. Ash (T2) reduce by 2m.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 14 Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1QP

  2023/1521/TCA Submitted 9 Aug 2023 100 yards away

  T1 (Willow) - reduce by 3m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Garston House Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1PZ

  2023/1255/LBC Submitted 4 Jul 2023 100 yards away

  Installation of CT Scanner with office and staff welfare facilities, external staircase to an existing outbuilding.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• Garston House Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1PZ

  2023/1254/FUL Submitted 4 Jul 2023 100 yards away

  Installation of CT Scanner with office and staff welfare facilities, external staircase to an existing outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• The Lucky Chance Portway Frome Somerset BA11 1QR

  2025/2290/FUL Submitted 23 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Construction of a lean-to side extension to provide a Green Room, office and storage facilities.

  Granted Full applications Extension 21 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