Planning application
The Orchards Orchard Lane Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7AF
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. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 Robinia pseudoacacia, Carry out the removal of mistletoe, dead, diseased, damaged and defected limbs, carry out a 10% crown thin. Safety prune is required to remove the risk of further limbs falling. To reduce risk of weighted branches especialy over the Orchard Lane. To promote vigor and good health.
As published by the council, reference 26/00962/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00962/TCA
- Type
- Work to Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 28 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 28 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 4 Jun 2026
- Ward
- CREWKERNE
- Parish
- Crewkerne
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- TA18 7AF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Apr 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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4 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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9 Aug 2026
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Arboricare Limited Agent, registered in Somerset
Active · incorporated 2006 · Somerset
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 4 June 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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