West Lodge 2 Priorygate Court Castle Cary BA7 7HT

1. 16 Jun 2021

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 28 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 28 July 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Victoria Cottage 8 Priorygate Court Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7HT

  25/02156/HOU Submitted 1 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed removal of existing white uPVC conservatory. Single storey extension of existing conservatory footprint and new aluminium glazing, part glazed roof and flat roof with lanterns.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Jubilee Cottage 10 Priorygate Court Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7HT

  23/00277/HOU Submitted 3 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Timber orangery to replace existing conservatory

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Florida Fields Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DL

  24/01894/HOU Submitted 15 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Demolition of the existing small garden room to replace it with a ground-floor extension, including some internal and fenestration changes.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 24A Florida Fields Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7DL

  26/01662/HOU Submitted 20 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey front extension with disabled access wet room and wheelchair accessible ramped path.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Priory Stables Florida Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7AE

  25/02682/TCA Submitted 3 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery work to No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area. 1. Magnolia- light prune(removing stems under 7cm Diameter) on heavy branches hanging over garden and lane. 2. Birch - light reduction, removing branches under 5cm in diameter.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 17 Priorygate Court Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7HT

  25/02625/TPO Submitted 27 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Application to carry out various tree works to trees shown within the South Somerset District Council (CACA 1) 1996 Tree Preservation Order. G1 - Wellingtonia, Yew, Cedar: prune back branches below 7m in height by up to 2m, with pruning cuts not exceeding 100mm in diameter to reduce leaf litter, seed cone and dead material falling on vehicles. T1 - Robinia: poor form, previously pollarded to 1.5m in height, low amenity value. Fell to ground level. T2 - Sycamore: remove sucker growth around base and prune back limb at approx 5m in height by approx 2-3m with pruning cuts not exceeding 100mm in diameter.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 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