Planning application
Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Betula Pendula - Remove
As published by the council, reference 26/01827/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01827/TCA
- Type
- Work to Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 16 Sep 2026
- Ward
- SOUTH PETHERTON AND ISLEMOOR
- Parish
- Merriott
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- TA16 5PH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Exmoor National Park register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00523/LBC Granted
Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH
Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window. (Implemented)
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26/00522/HOU Granted
Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH
Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window (retrospective application)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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16 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
ARB Tree and Grounds Management Agent, a tree-works contractor
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6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Exmoor National Park granted permission on 16 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.
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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