21 Bishopston Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6UX

1. 13 Mar 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 1 May 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 1 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.

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.

• 15 Bishopston Montacute TA15 6UX

  21/01528/HOU Submitted 7 May 2021 16m away

  Conversion & single storey flat roof extension to existing garage to rear, single storey lean-to extension to rear, alterations & erection of a detached garden room for use as ancillary living accommodation to replace existing shed (re-submission of previous approval 16/04863/FUL)

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Baytree Farm Bishopston Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6UU

  25/02725/LBC Submitted 10 Nov 2025 62m away

  General repairs and refurbishment of the farmhouse and attached workshop.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• Lavender Cottage 1 Middle Street Montacute Yeovil Somerset TA15 6UZ

  25/02297/TCA Submitted 16 Sep 2025 87m away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. The apple tree some 3ms high, is old, bears little fruit and will be replaced with a non fruiting tree, once it has been felled completely. It is not visible from the road, nor by any neighbours.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 43 Bishopston Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6UX

  26/02005/TCA Submitted 25 Aug 2026 93m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Mulberry tree: needs periodic pruning, approval has been given historically on a one off basis. Application is for permission to granted in perpetuity so the work can be done every two years when required. Pollarding will reduce the current width from c.9 metres to c. 4 metres, and height from c. 8m to c. 4m. i.e. about 50%. The tree will maintain 4 main trunks and about 15 growth points as previously established from pollarding.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Gables Wash Lane Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6XA

  26/00835/HOU Submitted 13 Apr 2026 102m away

  Proposed dormer window and alterations to existing bathroom

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 29 docs
  Domestic

• Orchard At Montacute House Wash Lane Montacute Somerset TA15 6XA

  19/03229/TCA Submitted 12 Nov 2019 102m away

  Application to carry out Tree Works within a designated Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 07/26/00013 Granted

  90 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  Crown reduce 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 and T2) by 1.5m - 2m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 20m and reduce back from chimneys to leave a 2.5m clearance. Crown reduce 1No. Acacia (T3) (TPO Ref T1) by 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 12m.

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00008 Granted

  St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH

  Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T1) to 2.4m above ground level over gravestones to allow for mowing access. Fell group of 5No. Monterey Cypress (T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6) and replace with more suitable species. Reduce lateral branches extending towards the church of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T7) by 3.6m as practicable. Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cherry (T8) to 2.4m above ground level to allow for mowing access. Remove 1No. dead unknown species (T17).

  18 Aug 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00054 Granted

  Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Removal of 4No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1, H2, H3, and H4 as shown on submitted plans) to allow for pipeline installation and for plant and machinery access. The hedgerows will be replanted upon completion of the works.

  17 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

  The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00049 Withdrawn

  Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Removal of 2No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1 and H2 as shown on submitted plans) to allow for pipeline installation and for plant and machinery access. The hedgerows will be replanted upon completion of the works.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees