Planning application
Merefield House 17 East Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7AG
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 (CREW 1) 1993 Tree Preservation Order. AMENDED SPECIFICATION 02/10/25: T1 YEW - Reduce in garden side by up to 1-1.5M. T1 - Yew - Reduce in garden side to allow more light into garden.
As published by the council, reference 25/02401/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02401/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- Application Permitted with Conditions
- Received
- 30 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 30 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 20 Nov 2025
- Ward
- CREWKERNE
- Parish
- Crewkerne
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- TA18 7AG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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20 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions
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9 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 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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