The Gateway The Hill Langport Somerset TA10 9QL

1. 7 May 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 28 May 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 28 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.

• Land At 342200 126598 Whatley Langport Somerset

  26/01421/TCA Submitted 18 Jun 2026 134m away

  Notification of intent to reduce to previous pruning points (repollard) to No.17 trees (G1 - Willows) included within Conservation Area. AMENDED SPECIFICATION 03.08.26 : All trees -End weighting of leaning stems over the river by no more than 3m - to appropriate pruning points, and crown raise over the path/river by up to 2.5m from ground level - to appropriate pruning points.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Land At 342200 126598 Whatley Langport Somerset

  26/01898/TCA Submitted 12 Aug 2026 140m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Notification of intent to remove one lower limb on No.01 Willow tree included within Conservation Area.

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Green Oaks The Hill Langport Somerset TA10 9QN

  26/00548/TCA Submitted 9 Mar 2026 203m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1) Holm Oaks - A) Crown raise the canopy to approximately 5 meters above ground level, B) Reduce the lateral branches closest to the house by approximately 2.5 meters, C) Remove the low lateral branch overhanging driveway entrance, D) Reduce the lateral branches on western side of tree by approximately 3 meters to near previous pruning points. T2) Beech tree - A) Reduce the lateral branches on the eastern side of tree by approximately 2 meters to reduce weight on poor union. B) Reduce the branch closest to garage by approximately 2 meters to clear from building, C) Crown raise canopy to approximately 2 meters above ground level.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Moorfield House The Hill Langport Somerset TA10 9PU

  23/00877/TCA Submitted 27 Mar 2023 204m away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• The Beeches The Hill Langport Somerset TA10 9QN

  25/02392/TCA Submitted 29 Sep 2025 210m away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 2 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1- Box Elder - Fell to improve light filtration. T2- Beech - Reduce height to make safe. (Dead) T3 - Holm Oak- Fell. Growing against power pole and beneath lines.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Riversleigh The Hill Langport Somerset TA10 9PU

  26/01999/TCA Submitted 24 Aug 2026 217m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Notification of intent to Fell No 1 Tree, carry out tree surgery works to No. 6 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No 1 Hedge within a Conservation Area. T1- Horse Chestnut - Re pollard back to the previous points leaving the stem approximately 6 meters tall T2- Portuguese Laurel - Fell T3- English Yew - Reduce the Canopy by approximately 2 meters. T4- Holly - Reduce the height by approximately 5 meters. T5- Conifer - Reduce the height by approximately 5 meters. T6 - Lime - Re Pollard to the previous points leaving the stem approximately 3 meters tall. T7 Pear - Reduce the upper Canopy by approximately 3 meters. G8 - Line of Beech (Overgrown Beech hedging) - Reduce the height to approximately 5 meters above ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees 11 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