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Hurst Barton Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

Granted Exmoor National Park 26/00614/TCA Work to Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Notification of intent to reduce height of No. 1 Cypress Tree by approximately 6-7m within Conservation Area. AMENDED SPECIFICATION 30.04.26: 2-3M Reduction

As published by the council, reference 26/00614/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/00614/TCA
Type
Work to Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
13 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Decided
8 May 2026
Ward
MARTOCK
Parish
Martock
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
TA12 6JU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Mar 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 17 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 8 May 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter

Active · incorporated 2003 · Exeter

179 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 99% granted

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 8 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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