Linnet Cottage 11 Ainstey Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JT

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02060/TPO Awaiting decision

  Linnet Cottage 11 Ainstey Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JT

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery works to no. 1 Lime Tree (T1) as shown within the Yeovil District Council (SPAR 1) 1976 Tree Preservation Order. Description of required remedial work: An overall reduction by lessening height by 6 metres and trimming width by 2.5 meters was carried out in 2017. Since the tree has now re-instated the historical crown size prior 2017 reduction. Since the reaching distance of the tree to the dwelling, it is proposed to reduce the overall radial spread back to (2017) historical pruning point with the view of reduce sail factor and deliver a remedial action in respect of proactive tree risk management. This can be achieved by removing 9 years of incremental growth therefore approx. reducing the radial and apical outline by3.5- 4 metres from the outer branch tips

  Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Trees

1. 7 Oct 2024

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 21 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 November 2024, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ivy House 10 Ainstey Drive Sparkford Yeovil BA22 7JT

  21/02142/HOU Submitted 6 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  The erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the property and the enclosure of the Car port to form a garage

  Granted Householder Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Linnet Cottage 11 Ainstey Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JT

  26/02060/TPO Submitted 31 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~26 Oct

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery works to no. 1 Lime Tree (T1) as shown within the Yeovil District Council (SPAR 1) 1976 Tree Preservation Order. Description of required remedial work: An overall reduction by lessening height by 6 metres and trimming width by 2.5 meters was carried out in 2017. Since the tree has now re-instated the historical crown size prior 2017 reduction. Since the reaching distance of the tree to the dwelling, it is proposed to reduce the overall radial spread back to (2017) historical pruning point with the view of reduce sail factor and deliver a remedial action in respect of proactive tree risk management. This can be achieved by removing 9 years of incremental growth therefore approx. reducing the radial and apical outline by3.5- 4 metres from the outer branch tips

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Domestic

• Woodpeckers 9 Ainstey Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JT

  26/00550/TPO Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 4 Trees as shown within the Yeovil District Council (SPAR 1) 1976 and Somerset Council Sparkford No. 1 2026 Tree Preservation Order. T1 T2 T3 Small leaves lime ( tilia cordata) Re pollard trees by removing the epicormic and reiteration growth back near the past 2018 reductions points this will lessen the overall canopy radial spread by approx. 4 metres. All pruning cuts wont exceed approx. 65 mm in diameters and will be applied only on the new regenerative young wood, therefore the tree surgery work will trespass the young material as threshold point between parent limbs or main scaffold structure and the already established pollard heads. T 4 Overmature oak ( quercus robur)growing in the field corner, prune the lowest tips of south east branch to lift canopy by half metres to improve light factor in the garden. The removal of a little branch drop crotch cut with silky saw ( approx. diameter of cut 25-30 mm).

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Land At Ainstey Drive Sparkford Yeovil Somerset

  24/02736/TPO Submitted 19 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Application to Fell No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (SPAR 1) 2003 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Land South Of Cherry Blossom Way Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JW

  25/00522/OUT Submitted 4 Mar 2025 150 yards away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~14 May

  Outline Application, with all matters reserved except for access, for residential development of up to 60 dwellings (including 35% affordable housing) and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Outline New dwelling 121 docs
  Major scheme

• 22 Church Road Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JN

  25/02184/HOU Submitted 3 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  Conversion of double garage to additional living accommodation.

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• 2026/1950/HSE Awaiting decision

  Teulu White Post To Charlton Road Charlton Radstock Somerset BA3 5TN

  Erection of detached garage/lounge with associated landscaping

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Householder
• 26/01929/HOU Granted

  Stowey Barn Stowey Lane Fivehead Taunton Somerset TA3 6PR

  Proposed rear single storey extension

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2026/1024/HSE Granted

  Stoberry Wraxall Road Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RE

  Proposed increase in ridge height by 1500mm & installation of of rooflights & dormer. Replacement of flat, bituminous felt roof & replace with pitched roof with room within. Porch extension to rear elevation & infill extension with vertical timber weatherboarding. Potting shed roof raised to allow for extending the existing flat roof to extend over.

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/01878/HOU Granted

  Maytree Cottage Red Hill Curry Rivel Langport Somerset TA10 0PH

  Replacement extensions, replacement roof and internal alterations

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Householder
• 2026/1561/HSE Granted

  Elm Batch Kennel Batch Wookey Hole Wells Somerset BA5 1AY

  Raise existing roof to provide additional bedrooms & construct a rear gable to mirror existing front gable.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Householder