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Elm House Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

Awaiting decision Exmoor National Park 2026/1780/TCA Works/Felling Trees in a CA

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1 - Blue Cedar - Fell & replace with Lime

As published by the council, reference 2026/1780/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/1780/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Registered
Received
7 Sep 2026
Validated
7 Sep 2026
Ward
Mendip South Division
Parish
Batcombe Parish Council
Postcode
BA4 6AB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2025/1951/APP Awaiting decision

    Elm House Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Joinery Details) on listed building consent 2025/0224/LBC.

    Submitted 27 Oct 2025 Conditions
  • 2025/1417/APP Refused

    Elm House Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Joinery details), on listed building consent 2025/0224/LBC (Replacement of casement windows with double glazed sash windows & casement windows in former shop. Repair/replacement of door to the former shop on a like for like basis.)

    Decided 25 Sep 2025 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Sep 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 22 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Elm House Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    2025/1951/APP Submitted 27 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~22 Dec

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Joinery Details) on listed building consent 2025/0224/LBC.

    Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs
  • Columbine Cottage Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    2025/0993/HSE Submitted 29 May 2025 50 yards away

    Erection of outbuilding in rear garden.

    Granted Householder 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • Jackdaw Cottage Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    2026/1606/HSE Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

    Application for the erection of a rear single-storey extension and the refurbishment of the principal building, to include repair and upgrade of existing windows, installation of conservation rooflights, reinstatement of traditional materials, conversion of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation, drainage improvements, and minor landscaping. Replacement of existinf roof tiles with Spanish slates (amended 27.08.2026)

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 12 docs
    Small domestic
  • Elm House Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    2025/1417/APP Submitted 1 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Joinery details), on listed building consent 2025/0224/LBC (Replacement of casement windows with double glazed sash windows & casement windows in former shop. Repair/replacement of door to the former shop on a like for like basis.)

    Refused Conditions Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • Jackdaw Cottage Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    2026/1808/LBC Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

    Retrospective application for works to repair and re-waterproof the existing slate roof, removal of non-original ground floor slabs & partial internal render removal.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 10 docs
  • Jackdaw Cottage Kale Street Batcombe Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6AB

    2026/1807/HSE Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

    Retrospective application for works to repair and re-waterproof the existing slate roof.

    Awaiting decision Householder Roofing 10 docs
    Domestic

In Exmoor National Park

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    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