Planning application
26/01285/TCA
Sandybank South Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EW
Proposal
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to No. 1 Apple Tree (T1) to reduce canopy by approx 2m and thin the remainder of the tree by up to 20% to manage size within a Conservation Area
As published by the council, reference 26/01285/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Jun 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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2 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/01284/TCA Granted
Rowan Cottage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EL
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Oak: crown raise by approx 1-2m all around. Thin remainder of the canopy by approx 20%. Both processes are in aid of encouraging better light to the gardens to allow shrubs etc to flourish and to provide clearance from the outbuildings. T2 - Apple: thin by up to 20%.
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25/02607/TCA Granted
South Cottage South Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EN
Notification of intent to raise crown of No. 1 Lime tree by removing branches less than 3 inches in diameter, fell No. 1 Snake-Bark Maple tree and raise crown of No. 1 Walnut tree by removing sub 2 inch branches within a Conservation Area.
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25/02607/TCA Granted
South Cottage South Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EN
Notification of intent to raise crown of No. 1 Lime tree by removing branches less than 3 inches in diameter, fell No. 1 Snake-Bark Maple tree and raise crown of No. 1 Walnut tree by removing sub 2 inch branches within a Conservation Area.
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22/03311/TCA Granted
The Vicarage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EJ
Notification of intent to fell No. 2 trees and carry out tree surgery works to No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area.
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23/00092/HOU Granted
Southlyn The Park Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EP
Proposed single storey rear extension, demolition of existing storm porch and replaced with canopy, solar PV to south facing roof slope, new elevational treatments (Cladding and through coloured/painted render), alterations to fenestration and proposed demolition of existing pre-fab concrete garage and creation of double bay off road parking. (With low retaining structure to allow levelling of front garden).
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26/01323/S73 Granted
Wychelm South Cary Lane Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7ER
S73 Application to vary Condition 03 (materials) due to the Bradstone Block being discontinued, alternative options are being sought relating to 25/00843/HOU; Conversion of existing double garage ground floor into a wheelchair-accessible bedroom and wet room, installation of additional windows to front & rear
Other trees applications
In Exmoor National Park
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50/26/00050 Granted
Elmsett Hall, Glanville Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AD
Fell 1 group of 3No. Leylandii (T1) and fell 1No. Leylandii (T2)
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11/26/00067 Granted
Homelane House, Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BX
Crown lift 1No. Sycamore (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to create a 4m clearance from side overhanging neighbouring car park. Prune remaining long overextended laterals over neighbouring car park by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points.
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08/26/00044 Granted
The Rosary Nursing Home, Mayfield Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JQ
Fell 3No. Cypress (T1376, T1377 & T1378) (TPO Ref G3). All other trees shown within the black box on the submitted plan are not covered by TPO.
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38/26/00006 Granted
Castle Court, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Reduce crown height of 1No. Walnut (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by approx. 2–3m and lateral spread by approx. 2–4m in accordance with the annotated photograph. The Walnut tree is located within the car park of Castle Court.
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2026/1199/TCA Granted
The Cemetery Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE
32.1 - Scots Pine - Fell, 43 - Silver Birch - Fell, 90 - Callery Pear - Clear fallen stem and fell remaining tree, 162 - Silver Birch - Fell, 204 - Common Ash - Fell, 210 - Lawson Cypress - Crown reduction by 6-8m, 211 - Lawson Cypress - Fell.