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Turnpike Caravan Park Howley Chard Somerset TA20 3EA

Granted Exmoor National Park 26/00029/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 Fell No. 28 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 4 Trees as shown within the Somerset County Council (WHST 1) 1975 Tree Preservation Order. G2 Ash - Fell T1 Ash - Fell T3 Beech - Fell G7 Ash x 24 - Fell marked stems T7 Beech - Crown reduce height and southern crown aspect by approx 2m T9 Oak - Reduce crown by 2m from existing 8m T10 Oak - Reduce northern crown aspect by 2.5 - 3m G12 Ash - fell T19 Oak - reduce three lowest limbs by 4m

As published by the council, reference 26/00029/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00029/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Decided
2 Mar 2026
Ward
CHARD NORTH
Parish
Whitestaunton
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
TA20 3EA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Jan 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 2 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Advanced Arboriculture Limited Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter

Active · incorporated 2017 · Exeter

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 2 March 2026, 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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    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees