Orchardland Main Street Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NY

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Orchardland Main Street Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NY

  26/01828/TCA Submitted 4 Aug 2026 0m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 5 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Facus Sylvatica - Reduce northerly lateral growth by 1.5 - 2 M T2 - Pinus Sylvestris - Remove 3 x lowest northerly branches and reduce rest of growth by 2 - 2.5 M T3 - 2 x Acer Campestre - Reduce northerly lateral growth by 1.5 - 2 M T4 - Picea Abies - raise northerly lower crown to a height of 4 M.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 3 Apple Close Dowlish Wake Ilminster TA19 0QG

  21/02129/HOU Submitted 2 Jul 2021 43m away

  Conversion of garage into home office/study, alterations to door and installation of windows.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Domestic

• Bridge Cottage Main Street Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NY

  26/01659/TCA Submitted 17 Jul 2026 67m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Unable to identify type of tree - Tree by front gate branches starting to obstruct pavement. Thin out. T2 - Large walnut sapling at rear of garden. Reduce height to 15ft AMENDED SPECIFICATION 20.08.26 T1 - Goat Willow - Thin by no more than 15% T2 - Hazel - reduce to 15ft

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Bridge Cottage Main Street Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NY

  26/01659/TCA Submitted 17 Jul 2026 67m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Unable to identify type of tree - Tree by front gate branches starting to obstruct pavement. Thin out. T2 - Large walnut sapling at rear of garden. Reduce height to 15ft AMENDED SPECIFICATION 20.08.26 T1 - Goat Willow - Thin by no more than 15% T2 - Hazel - reduce to 15ft

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Land Adjoining Number 9 Apple Close Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset

  21/02622/REM Submitted 24 Aug 2021 119m away

  Reserved Matters Planning Application for the Erection of Two Detached Dwellinghouse and One Detached Quad Garage/Car Port following approval of 18/01061/OUT.

  Granted Reserved matters 58 docs
  Domestic

• Land Adjoining Number 9 Apple Close Dowlish Wake Ilminster Somerset

  26/01574/S73 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 119m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  S73 application to vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) to allow the remodelling of the approved rear extension arrangements, including the incorporation of a two-storey rear element, revised internal layouts, modest increases in floor area and associated fenestration amendments, in relation to planning application 21/02622/REM for Reserved Matters Planning Application for the Erection of Two Detached Dwellinghouses and One Detached Quad Garage/Car Port following approval of 18/01061/OUT

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 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.

  26 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).

  18 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.

  17 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

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

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00049 Withdrawn

  Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Removal of 2No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1 and H2 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.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees