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4 Boundary Court Essex Close Chard Somerset TA20 1RH

Granted Exmoor National Park 26/01631/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 1) 2010 Tree Preservation Order. T1 - Field Maple - Carry out a sympathetic crown reduction to the western side of the Field Maple only, reducing the lateral branch spread by approximately 2.0 metres. All pruning works shall: Be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work: Recommendations. Maintain the tree's natural shape, balance and amenity value. Be achieved through suitable reduction pruning back to appropriate secondary growth points. Not exceed pruning cuts of 75 mm in diameter. Avoid unnecessary removal of internal growth or over-thinning of the canopy. Retain the overall health, structural integrity and long-term viability of the tree. Reason for the Works The purpose of the pruning is to: Increase natural light reaching the adjoining garden. Reduce the amount of honeydew (sap) falling onto the adjacent patio area. Maintain the tree in a suitable form while preserving its contribution to the local landscape.

As published by the council, reference 26/01631/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/01631/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted with Conditions
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
15 Jul 2026
Decided
14 Aug 2026
Ward
CHARD NORTH
Parish
Chard Town
Decision by
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Postcode
TA20 1RH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Jul 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 14 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

Who's behind it

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Fern Garden and Tree Services Limited Agent, a tree-works contractor

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 14 August 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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