Planning application
Abbey Field Kings School Plox Bruton Somerset BA10 0EH
Works: Trees
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
Notification of intent to carry out works to No. 1 Yew Tree within a Conservation Area. Reduce the width of ungainly branches and make safe so the electric line nearby is not disturbed or damaged in high winds.
As published by the council, reference 26/00698/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00698/TCA
- Type
- Work to Trees
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Decision
- Application Withdrawn
- Received
- 12 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 18 May 2026
- Ward
- WINCANTON AND BRUTON
- Parish
- Bruton
- Postcode
- BA10 0EH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Mar 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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13 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 May 2026
Decision issued: Application Withdrawn
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9 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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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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