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1 Bayford Hill Wincanton Somerset BA9 9LW

Granted Exmoor National Park 25/02784/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. 3 Trees within a Conservation Area. 1. Oak tree - pruning to reduce crown height and weight by 1 Metre 2. Cherry tree - pruning to reduce height by 1 Metre 3. Ash tree - pruning to reduce height by 3-4 Metres.

As published by the council, reference 25/02784/TCA

Application record

Reference
25/02784/TCA
Type
Work to Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
18 Nov 2025
Validated
19 Nov 2025
Decided
9 Dec 2025
Ward
WINCANTON AND BRUTON
Parish
Wincanton
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
BA9 9LW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Nov 2025

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 19 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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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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