14 Old Vicarage Gardens South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DT

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 1 September 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.

• 16 Old Vicarage Gardens South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DT

  24/02047/TPO Submitted 4 Sep 2024 0.1 miles away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the Yeovil Rural District Council 1973 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 7 West Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DQ

  26/01968/TCA Submitted 19 Aug 2026 0.1 miles away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree and Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Ciriodendron Tulipifera - remove, fungus and cavity at the base. T2 - Acer Saccharinum - Crown Reduce by 15.-2M

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• The Rectory Hele Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DY

  26/01473/TCA Submitted 25 Jun 2026 0.1 miles away

  AMENDED SPECIFICATION: Notification of intent to coppice to 3ft stumps to No.01 Hazel (3), remove epicormic regrowth on main stem up to 5m above ground level to No.01 Horse Chestnut (10), remove epicormic regrowth on main stem up to 5m above ground level to No.01 Lime (11) , reduce crown by 3m. Clear around BT wire 0.5m to No.01 Weeping Willow (14) and reduce to 4ft in height Line to No.04 Elders (15) included within Conservation Area (14.08.2026) Notification of intent to coppice to 3ft stumps to No.01 Hazel (3), remove epicormic regrowth on main stem up to 5m above ground level to No.01 Horse Chestnut (10), remove epicormic regrowth on main stem up to 5m above ground level to No.01 Lime (11) , reduce crown by 5m. Clear around BT wire 0.5m to No.01 Weeping Willow (14) and reduce to 4ft in height Line to No.04 Elders (15) included within Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Cedar Lodge West Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DQ

  25/02985/TCA Submitted 12 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Notification of intent to fell No. 1 Lime (T1) due to close proximity to the listed wall where future growth is likely to cause damage, long-term retention is not advisable and No. 1 Silver Birch (T2) has poor form and its long-term retention is also not recommended within a Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Oakford Hele Lane South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DY

  22/03052/HOU Submitted 26 Oct 2022 0.1 miles away

  New roof structure to form rooms in the roof. Extensions to form porch and utility together with associated internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Roofing 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Denmore West Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5DQ

  26/00892/HOU Submitted 20 Apr 2026 0.1 miles away

  Construction of double car port next to current garage.

  Granted Householder 14 docs
  Domestic

• 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