The Elms Scotts Lane East Lambrook South Petherton Somerset TA13 5HF

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

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.

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.

• Hamdon Middle Street East Lambrook South Petherton Somerset TA13 5HH

  22/03405/TCA Submitted 7 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 2 Trees and Carry Out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Hamdon Middle Street East Lambrook South Petherton Somerset TA13 5HH

  26/00990/TCA Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun

  Notification of intent to crown lift to 5m above ground level and thin canopy by 20% to No.01 Beech tree (T1) and reduce two lapsed hedgerow stems to hedge height to No.01 Beech tree (T2) included within Conservation Area.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Besgrove Middle Street East Lambrook South Petherton Somerset TA13 5HF

  25/02812/TCA Submitted 24 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. Cherry tree - crown thinning and reduction. The tree will be reduced to approximate 30 feet - currently in excess of 45 feet.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• East Lambrook Manor Silver Street East Lambrook South Petherton Somerset TA13 5HL

  25/02503/TPO Submitted 8 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Application to Fell No. No. 4 Trees and Carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 4 Trees and No. 1 Group of Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (KIEP 2) 1985 Tree Preservation Order. T2 -No. 2 Lleylandi trees - Remove T3 - Mulberry - remove 2 lower branches on either side of Mulberry, prune 3 taller stems by 1m T4 - Group of Maples - lift lower branches roadside and lawnside to give clearance for traffic and visitors walking on lawn. Up to 6m T5 - No. 2 Ash Trees - Crown lift lower branches of Ash trees to give 6m clearance from road level T6 - Liquidamber - Lift lower brances over lawn area to give better access for visitors. T7 - Fell No. 2 Conifers - replant with yews.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Honeysuckle Cottage Silver Street East Lambrook South Petherton Somerset TA13 5HW

  24/02180/TCA Submitted 18 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 3 Trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Jessamine House Silver Street East Lambrook South Petherton Somerset TA13 5HW

  24/02483/CLB Submitted 22 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building: replacement of 2 No. front elevation windows.

  Withdrawn Lawful development Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 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