Planning application
Green Oaks The Hill Langport Somerset TA10 9QN
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. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1) Holm Oaks - A) Crown raise the canopy to approximately 5 meters above ground level, B) Reduce the lateral branches closest to the house by approximately 2.5 meters, C) Remove the low lateral branch overhanging driveway entrance, D) Reduce the lateral branches on western side of tree by approximately 3 meters to near previous pruning points. T2) Beech tree - A) Reduce the lateral branches on the eastern side of tree by approximately 2 meters to reduce weight on poor union. B) Reduce the branch closest to garage by approximately 2 meters to clear from building, C) Crown raise canopy to approximately 2 meters above ground level.
As published by the council, reference 26/00548/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00548/TCA
- Type
- Work to Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 9 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 9 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 19 May 2026
- Ward
- CURRY RIVEL AND LANGPORT
- Parish
- Langport
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- TA10 9QN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Mar 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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19 May 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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9 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 19 May 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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