Planning application
Land At Augusta Park New Road Brympton Yeovil Somerset
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 work to No. 5 Oak trees and fell No. 1 Scotts Pine tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (BRYM 2) 2000 Tree Preservation Order. T1 - Oak - 3m reduction on the northern aspect and sever ivy at the base of the tree T3 - Oak - 2.1m crown raise on the south facing POS side T5 - Oak - 2m reduction via thinning and clearing of the trunk covered in brambles T7 - Oak - prune back south facing branches to historic pruning points T8 - Oak - prune back south facing branches to historic pruning points T10 - Scotts Pine - Fell and Remove
As published by the council, reference 26/00273/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00273/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Approved
- Decision
- Application Permitted with Conditions
- Received
- 5 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 6 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 11 Mar 2026
- Ward
- BRYMPTON
- Parish
- Brympton
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Feb 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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6 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions
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9 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Sidmouth
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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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