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The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

Awaiting decision Exmoor National Park 2026/1883/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 - Conifer - reduced, T2- Hornbeam Canopy - reduction, T3 - Conifers - reduction.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1883/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/1883/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Registered
Received
29 Sep 2026
Validated
1 Oct 2026
Ward
Frome North Division
Parish
Beckington Parish Council
Postcode
BA11 6SP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 5 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/1359/LBC Awaiting decision

    The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    Refurbishment and alteration of the Grade II listed Woolpack Inn, including internal reconfiguration, roof replacement, accessibility improvements, and associated external works to support its continued use as a public house with guest accommodation.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/0981/TCA Granted

    The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    Conifer & Ash - Fell. Conifer arch - raise by about 4-5m.

    Decided 30 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 2025/1696/LBC Awaiting decision

    The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    Rebuilding of rear stone retaining wall.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2021/2769/TCA Granted

    The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    T1-Fastigiate Hornbeam (FL) - Reduce height by 40% (5m). T2-Portugese Laurel (PL) - Reduce height/spread by up to 3m. T3-Ash (A) - Ash- Fell due to "Ash Dieback".

    Decided 7 Jan 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Sep 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 1 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 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 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

3 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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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

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  • The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    2025/1696/LBC Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec

    Rebuilding of rear stone retaining wall.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs
  • The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    2026/1359/LBC Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

    Refurbishment and alteration of the Grade II listed Woolpack Inn, including internal reconfiguration, roof replacement, accessibility improvements, and associated external works to support its continued use as a public house with guest accommodation.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 32 docs
  • The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    2026/0981/TCA Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

    Conifer & Ash - Fell. Conifer arch - raise by about 4-5m.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • The Woolpack Inn 2 Warminster Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SP

    2021/2769/TCA Submitted 6 Dec 2021 50 yards away

    T1-Fastigiate Hornbeam (FL) - Reduce height by 40% (5m). T2-Portugese Laurel (PL) - Reduce height/spread by up to 3m. T3-Ash (A) - Ash- Fell due to "Ash Dieback".

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • The Old Rectory 5 - 7 Church Hill Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6TJ

    2026/1858/TCA Submitted 25 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

    G1 - Sycamore and Yew - Prune back overhanging branches by 3-4m.

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
  • 4 Bath Road Beckington Frome Somerset BA11 6SW

    2026/1586/HSE Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Internal alterations and refurbishment. Replacement of the modern timber and upvc glazing to the rear and sides of the building. Replacement stable doors and roof light. creation of new glazed doors out from the kitchen

    Awaiting decision Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 31 docs
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    Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees