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Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

Granted Exmoor National Park 26/01305/TCA Work to Trees

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Notification of intent to Fell No. 2 Trees, Carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 2 Trees and Removal of Mixed Hedging within a Conservation Area. T1 - Walnut tree - Carry out a 2 metre overall reduction on crown. T1 on plan. T2 - Yew and Cypress Trees - both trees are built in close proximity of the listed wall and railings which attaches to Hurst Bow Bridge which is also listed. The root structure of the trees are pushing out the low level wall against the pavement. We have noticed significant movement within this wall in recent time. This is only going to get worse and therefore are proposing for the trees to be removed. The wall can then be repaired to maintain existing listed wall. Large section of mix species hedge to be removed due to it being overgrown, unattractive and full of brambles. In lieu of this hedging and the Yew & Cypress trees, we would like to firstly install a fence for privacy, but also plant new laurel hedging to both sides of the fence so that in time the fence can be removed and an established and maintained hedge is left. This would ensure the street scene is unchanged. We would look to buy established laurel plants so that this creates a visible hedging from the outset. H1 on plan. T3 - laurel - adjacent to mix species hedging. Reduce laurel by approximately 50% in size, mainly to the garden side. Lightly reduce on the river side to keep some foliage present, to reduce the change to the street scene and maintain privacy into our garden. AMENDED SPECIFICATION 16.07.26 T1 - Radial reduction of 1-1.5m in accordance with BS3998.

As published by the council, reference 26/01305/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/01305/TCA
Type
Work to Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Decided
20 Jul 2026
Ward
MARTOCK
Parish
Martock
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
TA12 6JU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01578/HOU Awaiting decision

    Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    Demolition of existing carport/store and rebuild to form a new annexe together with new entrance gates to the site

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/00147/HOU Granted

    Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    Erection of new outbuilding to form garden shed, garden room and open covered area, and the rebuilding of the existing west boundary wall

    Decided 27 Apr 2026 Householder
  • 21/02279/HDG Granted

    Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    Notification of intent to remove 39.5 metres of Hedgerow

    Decided 24 Aug 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jun 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 20 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 July 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.

Nearby applications

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  • Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    21/02279/HDG Submitted 20 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Notification of intent to remove 39.5 metres of Hedgerow

    Granted Trees 7 docs

  • Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    26/00147/HOU Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Erection of new outbuilding to form garden shed, garden room and open covered area, and the rebuilding of the existing west boundary wall

    Granted Householder 15 docs
    Small domestic

  • Bow House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    26/01578/HOU Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

    Demolition of existing carport/store and rebuild to form a new annexe together with new entrance gates to the site

    Awaiting decision Householder Demolition 12 docs
    Domestic

  • 8 Matfurlong Close Martock Somerset TA12 6LD

    24/01281/HOU Submitted 29 May 2024 50 yards away

    Rear two storey and single storey extensions with internal alterations.

    Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
    Small domestic

  • Hurst Lodge Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    20/00460/TCA Submitted 11 Feb 2020 150 yards away

    Application to carry out Tree Works within a designated Conservation Area

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • Orchard House Hurst Martock Somerset TA12 6JU

    25/02245/TCA Submitted 10 Sep 2025 150 yards away

    Notification of intent to Fell No. 6 Trees and carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. Goat Willow (4) - Fell Ash (5) - Fell Goat Willow (6) - Re pollard to near old pollard points at 7m above ground level Cherry (17) - Fell Cherry (19) - Fell Dead tree (21) - Fell Goat Willow (30) - Fell

    Granted Trees

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  • 54/26/00009 Granted

    10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

    Prune 1No. Yew (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. final spread dimensions of 9-10m in order to bring the tree within the property boundaries on the road and neighbouring property aspects and leave neatly rounded. Crown raise 2No. Holm Oaks (G1) (TPO Ref G1) to 2.5m from ground level, remove dead wood and prune back aspect approaching neighbouring properties to ensure approx. 2.5m clearance from the properties leaving the trees approx. final spread dimensions of 16.5m.

    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 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).

    Received 18 Aug, published by the council 24 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.

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 43/26/00011 Granted

    The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP

    Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

    Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees