Planning application
The Vineyard 4 West Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DQ
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 surgeyr work to No. 1 Beech trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Beech, reduce height by 4m, reduce the northwestern, western & southeastern aspects by 2-3m, with a maximum diameter of cut (MDC) of 75mm. Ensure a minimum 1m vertical clearance from eastern flank of main property. T2 - Beech, reduce height by 4m, northwestern, eastern & southeastern aspects by 2-3m, MDC 75mm.
As published by the council, reference 26/00277/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00277/TCA
- Type
- Work to Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Received
- 6 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 6 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 11 Mar 2026
- Ward
- SOUTH PETHERTON AND ISLEMOOR
- Parish
- South Petherton
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- TA13 5DQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 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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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
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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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