Higher Barton Higher Street Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6LG

1. 21 Mar 2023

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 17 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 17 April 2023, 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.

• Land South Of Middle Way Middle Street Bower Hinton Martock Somerset

  26/01815/TCA Submitted 4 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 Sycamore - to carry out appropriate pruning/reduction. Crown reduction of approx 3m, reducing both height and lateral spread from the existing canopy. Crown Lift to approx 4M above ground level by removing selected low and drooping branches. Selective pruning around the electricity lines to provide appropriate and safe clearance.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 1 Hirst Court Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6FB

  26/00684/TCA Submitted 23 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Application of intent to fell and remove No. 1 Cherry Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 1 Hirst Court Bower Hinton Martock TA12 6FB

  21/01866/HOU Submitted 10 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Erection of a rear single storey extension and repositioning of garden wall.

  Granted Householder Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Pair Trees Farm Blind Lane Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6LG

  24/02715/TCA Submitted 18 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 2 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• Hollybank House Back Lane Martock Somerset TA12 6LJ

  23/00537/TCA Submitted 27 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Brock Cottage Bower Hinton Martock Somerset TA12 6LJ

  26/00076/LBC Submitted 14 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Installation of cable from telegraph pole to house to enable new internet provider Gigaclear to provide full fibre to the property

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 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