Planning application
Hurst Barton Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU
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
- 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
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13 Mar 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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17 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 May 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
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See who's behind itWhat 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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