Planning application
Hardings Hardings Lane North Cheriton Templecombe Somerset BA8 0AJ
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. A - Lime - Crown lift to 3 meters from ground level over driveway. B Lime -Crown lift to 3 meters from ground level over driveway. - Radial crown reduction, shortening branches extending towards building, by approximately 2.5m. C. LIME - Crown lift to 3 meters from ground level over driveway. - Radial crown reduction, shortening branches extending towards building, by approximately 2.5m.
As published by the council, reference 26/00229/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00229/TCA
- Type
- Work to Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 2 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 2 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 11 Mar 2026
- Ward
- BLACKMOOR VALE
- Parish
- North Cheriton
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- BA8 0AJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Feb 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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11 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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9 Aug 2026
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David Harness Tree Management Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 11 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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