Planning application
2 Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HJ
Works: Trees
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2004 Tree Preservation Order.
As published by the council, reference 23/00322/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 23/00322/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Decision
- Application Withdrawn
- Received
- 6 Feb 2023
- Validated
- 6 Feb 2023
- Decided
- 6 Apr 2023
- Ward
- CHARD SOUTH
- Parish
- Chard Town
- Postcode
- TA20 2HJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register
This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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25/03088/TPO Refused
2 Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HJ
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2004 Tree Preservation Order. T1 and T2 - Birch - Reduce the height of both to 2ft above the main forks, reduce all side branches, cut back smaller laterals.
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24/02098/TPO Granted
2 Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HJ
Application to carry out tree surgery work to No.1 tree as shown by the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2004 Tree Preservation Order.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Feb 2023
Received by Exmoor National Park
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6 Apr 2023
Decision issued: Application Withdrawn
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16 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
4 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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8 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat withdrawal means
The applicant withdrew this application before Exmoor National Park decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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 500 metres
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2 Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HJ
Application to carry out tree surgery work to No.1 tree as shown by the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2004 Tree Preservation Order.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
2 Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HJ
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2004 Tree Preservation Order. T1 and T2 - Birch - Reduce the height of both to 2ft above the main forks, reduce all side branches, cut back smaller laterals.
Refused Trees 5 docs -
The Vicarage Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HJ
Application to reduce height by 2.5m to No.01 Lawson Cypress (T1) included within South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4 2004) Tree Preservation Order
Granted Trees 10 docs -
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Land To Front Of 59 To 87 Holyrood Street Chard Somerset TA20 2DN
98% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to T1-3 (Acer) to raise existing canopies on all points by 3m. Remove major deadwood. Reduce any encroachment onto building by 2m within a Conservation Area
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
Other tree works applications
In Exmoor National Park
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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.
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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).
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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.
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43/26/00011 Granted
The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP
Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)
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17/26/00049 Withdrawn
Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27
Removal of 2No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1 and H2 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.