Planning application
66 Southway Drive Yeovil Somerset BA21 3ED
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 25/02254/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02254/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted with Conditions
- Received
- 11 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 12 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 14 Oct 2025
- Ward
- YEOVIL CENTRAL
- Parish
- Yeovil
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- BA21 3ED
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Sep 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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12 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions
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9 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Lighter leaves Ltd Agent, registered in Yeovil
Active · incorporated 2020 · Yeovil
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8 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
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.
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.
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64 Southway Drive Yeovil Somerset BA21 3ED
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 -
Yeovil College Mudford Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4DR
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Group of Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (YEOV 2) 1997 Tree Preservation Order. G1 Mixed species group of Beech and Ash. Crown lift all trees in group to 5.2M to facilitate future highways use and access. Reduce remaining canopies back to eastern boundary of temporary footpath that runs along the western side of the site.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
5 Oakridge Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3JY
Application to fell No.01 Copper Beech tree included with South Somerset District Council Tree Preservation Order (YEOV 1) 1991
Refused Trees 11 docs -
5 Oakridge Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3JY
Application to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (YEOV 1) 1991 Tree Preservation Order. T1 x Beech to be reduced by 20% to reduce overhang and excessive shading to property.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
4 Oakridge Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3JY
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (YEOV 1) 1991Tree Preservation Order. T1 x Copper Beech - back right of the garden, prune back from outbuilding and overall reduction of 20% to manage Tree for the space T2 x Oak reduce by approx 20 % to manage the tree for the space also crown raise to 2.5-3 meters to allow vehicle access underneath all pruning to secondary points
Granted Trees 7 docs -
87 Ilchester Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 3BJ
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