Melrose 21 Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BZ

1. 5 Oct 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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 46 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.

• 21 Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BZ

  2020/0481/TCA Submitted 2 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  Proposed works to tree/s in a Conservation Area: T1 (Holly) - Reshape to balance crown.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 22 Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BZ

  2026/1708/NMA Submitted 8 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2021/1313/HSE for adjustments to layout.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 4 docs

• Melrose 21 Whittox Lane Frome BA11 3BZ

  2020/0058/APP Submitted 14 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (ducts, pipes and rainwater goods), 4 (internal joinery details) on Listed Building Consent 2019/0881/LBC.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• 22 Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BZ

  2021/1313/HSE Submitted 7 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Eco Refurbishment and two storey extension with separate annexe with car port and associated works. (Re-submission).

  Granted Householder Extension 53 docs
  Domestic

• The Old Presbytery 2 Westend Court Frome Somerset BA11 1ET

  2026/1049/TCA Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  T5 - Scots Pine - Fell & replace with suitable evergreen

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Land At 377398 148155 Castle Street Frome Somerset

  2025/2031/VRC Submitted 7 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jan

  Application to vary/remove condition 2 (Plans List (Compliance) of planning approval 2024/0113/FUL (Erection of 1no. two-storey 3 bedroom dwelling & garden studio with alteration & rebuilding of boundary stone wall) and subsequent Variation 2025/0450/VRC to revise design of the house.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 12 docs
  Domestic

• 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
• 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
• 17/26/00061 Granted

  THE KINGS OF WESSEX ACADEMY, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ

  Pollard 1No. Lime (T1) back to the union point. Fell 2No. Cherry (T2 & T3).

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees