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The Old Rectory Blackford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7EB

Granted Exmoor National Park 25/02452/TCA Work to Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. Holme oak - reduce crown by 2-3 metres.

As published by the council, reference 25/02452/TCA

Application record

Reference
25/02452/TCA
Type
Work to Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
6 Oct 2025
Validated
6 Oct 2025
Decided
20 Nov 2025
Ward
BLACKMOOR VALE
Parish
Compton Pauncefoot
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
BA22 7EB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Oct 2025

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 20 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

DAVID BRAYBON TREE SERVICES LLP Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Wincanton

Active · incorporated 2024 · Wincanton

9 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils

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Documents

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8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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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