40A South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SL

1. 30 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.

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.

• 38 South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SL

  2025/1633/TCA Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Windmill Palm x 2 - Reduce height by 2m. Yew - Reshape.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Venue 42 South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SL

  2026/1532/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Change of use premises into a single dwelling, demolishing existing two-storey flat roof extension on rear elevation, single storey skittle alley projections and other structures.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 Huddleston Court South Street Wells BA5 1SL

  2026/0775/FUL Submitted 23 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Replace the existing sliding sash timber windows with new UPVC sash windows for better thermal efficiency and building regulations compliance.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 1-3 & 31-35 Huddleston Court South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SB

  2025/2234/FUL Submitted 12 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Replace existing timber windows with UPVC windows.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 4-8 & 37-41 Huddleston Court South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SB

  2025/2235/FUL Submitted 12 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Replace existing timber windows with UPVC windows.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 24 docs

• 1 - 2 Somerset Cottages South Street Wells Somerset BA5 1SN

  2026/0483/APP Submitted 11 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Ducts, Pipes, Rainwater Goods etc.) from planning permission 2021/0933/FUL (Conversion of house to original state to create two dwellings. Works to include sealing of openings in party wall, replacement of kitchen and bathroom and refurbishment of windows and externals, installation of new gas central heating and creation of bathroom on first floor of dwelling number 2).

  Refused Conditions Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Several homes

• 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