Planning application
Maple Lodge 1 Bayford Court Bayford Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9GY
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Application to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (WINC 2) 2006 Tree Preservation Order. T1 Sycamore - It is proposed to reduce the apical biased eastward quadrant by 3.5 metres( pruning cut will on exceed 120mm in diameter) to rebalance canopy and mitigate structural disadvantage as compression fork, moreover ease sail factor and overdominance in respect of surrounding dwellings, therefore reduce potential risk of damage and harm in event of severe weather. Tip pruning of spread it will be implemented by shortening radius by approx. 2 metres
As published by the council, reference 25/02269/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02269/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- Application Permitted with Conditions
- Received
- 15 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 15 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 25 Nov 2025
- Ward
- WINCANTON AND BRUTON
- Parish
- Wincanton
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- BA9 9GY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Sep 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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25 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions
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9 Aug 2026
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 25 November 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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