1 The Beeches Southway Drive Yeovil Somerset BA21 3QJ

1. 26 Aug 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 14 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 14 October 2025, 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.

• 87 Ilchester Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 3BJ

  25/02664/HOU Submitted 31 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Replacement of single storey extension to east side with a new single storey extension and the construction of a detached garage.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 64 Southway Drive Yeovil Somerset BA21 3ED

  25/02395/TPO Submitted 29 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (YEOV 2) 1992 Tree Preservation Order. T1 and T2 Oaks to be crown raised above garage and garden to secondary branches. Approx 1-2 meters as appropriate. 20% reduction over both trees 1-1.5 meters all round to give good form and manage the size of the trees for the space.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Wellcombe House 94 Ilchester Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 3BL

  26/01097/TPO Submitted 14 May 2026 150 yards away

  Application to fell No.01 Norway Spruce (T1), canopy reduction of approx 6m to No.01 Oak (T2), canopy reduction of approx 3-4m to No.01 Beech (T3), canopy reduction of approx 3-4m to No.01 Sycamore (T4), crown raise by approx 2m to No.01 Yew (T5), prune to approx 2-3 m to No.01 Magnolia (T6), full 6-8m pollard to No.01 Horsechestnut (T7), prune to by approx 1-1.5m to No.01 Whitebeam (T8) and prune to approx 1-1.5m to No.01 Tulip (T9) included within South Somerset District Council Tree Preservation Order (YEOV 7) 1989

  Split decision Trees 13 docs

• 66 Southway Drive Yeovil Somerset BA21 3ED

  25/02254/TPO Submitted 11 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Notification of intent to reduce the crown (see Tree Survey report for full details) of No. 1 Oak tree as shown by the South Somerset District Council (YEOV 2) 1992 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 43 Westfield Grove Yeovil Somerset BA21 3DJ

  25/02272/COL Submitted 15 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed conversion of the loft into 2 extra bedrooms. No external works will take place except the installation of 2 Velux windows which will not protrude more than 150mm from the outer edge of the existing roof.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 43 Westfield Grove Yeovil Somerset BA21 3DJ

  25/02733/HOU Submitted 11 Nov 2025 250 yards away

  Installation of a dormer window to the rear roof of the property.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 31 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
• 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