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5 The Bartons Yeabridge South Petherton Somerset TA13 5LW

Refused Exmoor National Park 26/00042/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (SOPE 2) 1987 Tree Preservation Order. Large Silver Birch Tree, remove low branches closest to the roof, approx1M clearance, reduce the height by approx 2M to maintain the tree at a more appropriate height.

As published by the council, reference 26/00042/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00042/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused
Received
8 Jan 2026
Validated
8 Jan 2026
Decided
11 Feb 2026
Ward
SOUTH PETHERTON AND ISLEMOOR
Parish
South Petherton
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
TA13 5LW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jan 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 11 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Arb Resolutions Ltd Agent, registered in Taunton

Active · incorporated 2021 · Taunton

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Documents

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7 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Exmoor National Park refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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