East Vicarage St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 2026/1234/TCA Refused

  East Vicarage St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ

  T1-2 - Lime - Crown reduction by 4.2m - please see report for details

  Decided 20 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 16 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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 45 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.

• St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ

  2025/1792/TPO Submitted 1 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  T7-9 (M1021) - Lime - Remove epicormic growths at base & main stem up to 7m above ground lvl. Remove dead wood of 50mm and above to maintain tree health.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• East Vicarage St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ

  2026/1234/TCA Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  T1-2 - Lime - Crown reduction by 4.2m - please see report for details

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ

  2026/1440/TCA Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  SG3 -Mixed Species Shrubs - Remove close to ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth & T5 - Pittsoporum - Remove close to ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• St Thomas Vicarage 94 St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ

  2026/0373/TCA Submitted 24 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Elaeagnus and Hazel mass (SG3) - Fell

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• East Vicarage St Thomas Street Wells BA5 2UZ

  2020/0322/HSE Submitted 14 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Erection of a greenhouse and garden shed

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Old Vicarage Cottage St Thomas Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UZ

  2026/1684/LBC Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

  Conversion and minor alteration to include replacement windows and doors of an existing Coach House to form a 2no. bedroom dwelling

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Domestic

• 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