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The Witches High Street Queen Camel Yeovil Somerset BA22 7NH

Granted Exmoor National Park 25/02640/TPO Tree Preservation Order

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. 2 Trees and Fell No. 1 Tree as shown within the Wincanton Rural District Council (QUCA1) 1971 Tree Preservation Order. T1 Cupressocyparis leylandii -Description of intended work: This tree is over dominant in respect of the property garden and overcasting the south boundary neighbours property. Do to the location a conservative remedial action is not viable therefore it is proposed to fell the tree down to ground level. As collateral benefit the tree removal will enhance the growing halo for the mature magnolia solangiana which stands in the same location. T2Cupressocyparis leylandii - Description of intended work: It is intended to top this small tree and incorporate with the existing level of evergreen hedge. T3 Goat willow: Description of intended work: Reduce apical central portion and east and south quadrant by approx. 3metres from the outer branch tips to mitigate risk of storm damage and branch failure over potential target(Englands Lane and High Street)

As published by the council, reference 25/02640/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/02640/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
28 Oct 2025
Validated
28 Oct 2025
Decided
9 Dec 2025
Ward
CASTLE CARY
Parish
Queen Camel
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
BA22 7NH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Oct 2025

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 9 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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ANDREA MAISTRELLO ARBORICULTURE Agent, a tree-works contractor

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 9 December 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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