Westwood House Station Road Ilminster Somerset TA19 9BG

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 28 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.

• The Shrubbery Hotel Station Road Ilminster TA19 9AR

  21/02340/TCA Submitted 27 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to fell No.01 tree within a Conservation Area

  Granted Trees

• Doniet House 35 Station Road Ilminster Somerset TA19 9BG

  26/01349/TCA Submitted 11 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to fell No.03 Cypress trees (T5, T6 and T7) included within Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 5 Higher Meadow Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FL

  21/01825/TCA Submitted 2 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No.02 trees within a Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 6 Higher Meadow Ilminster Somerset TA19 9FL

  19/03230/TCA Submitted 15 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Application to carry out Tree Works within a designated Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 37 Station Road Ilminster Somerset TA19 9BG

  26/00653/TCA Submitted 18 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to fell No.01 Magnolia (shown as T1) within Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 37 Station Road Ilminster Somerset TA19 9BG

  25/02338/TCA Submitted 22 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 6 Trees and carry out tree surgery works to No 8 trees within a Conservation Area. - Fell 5 x conifer / leylandii cypress.- Fell 1 x ash. - Tree surgery to 1 x Mulberry, Tree surgery to 2 x Western Red Cedar, Tree surgery to 1 x Laurel, Tree surgery to 1 x Yew, Tree surgery to 1 x Hawthorn, Tree surgery to 1 x Holly, Tree surgery to 1 x Beech, A ? Leylandii Cypress, Dismantle to ground level, B ? Leylandii Cypress - Dismantle to ground level, C ? Leylandii Cypress, - Dismantle to ground level, D ? Leylandii Cypress - Dismantle to ground level E ? Conifer - Dismantle twin stemmed conifer to ground level, F ? Ash - Dismantle to ground dead tree, G ? Mulberry- Reduce right-hand stem to match lower left-hand stem, H ? Western Red Cedar - Reduce height by 15-20ft - Lift lower branches to 5m above main road and neighbour?s drive (No 35 Station Road)I ? Western Red Cedar - Reduce height by 15-20ft- Lift lower branches to 5m above main road and neighbour?s drive (No 35 Station Road), J ? Laurel - Reduce height of tree overhanging neighbour?s property (35a Station Road), K ? Yew - Reduce height of tree overhanging neighbour?s property (35a Station Road) L ? Hawthorn - Reshape and reduce height M ? Holly - Reshape and reduce height, N ? Beech - Reduce the stem that extends over Station Road due to crack in trunk and risk to road users - Reduce height by 15-20ft. AMENDED SPECIFICATION 8th October 2025: Reduce the crown on all points by up to 3m, end weight removal of up to 3m on northern quadrant over the road. Non-invasive dynamic bracing system installation. Works to conform to BS3998:2010- (Tree N) Beech

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 50/26/00076 Granted

  Westovers, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA

  Crown reduce 1No. Field Maple (T1) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce 1No. Magnolia (T2) by 1.5m all round.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 15/26/00009 Granted

  Selworthy House, Copsewood Lane, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NS

  Remove 1No. Crab Apple (T1) and 1No. Magnolia (T2) due to the structure of the wall.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00095 Granted

  19 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ

  Whole crown reduction of 1No. Walnut (T1), removing 1.5m - 2m of growth to suitable growth points leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 8.5m.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00096 Granted

  68 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ

  Reduce the overall height of 1No. Lime (T1) by approx. 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 1-2m all round to provide clearance from the adjacent garage and manage its size in relation to the limited space available leaving the tree approx. final height of 3m and approx. final lateral spread of 2-3m.

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00062 Granted

  29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW

  Crown reduce 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on one side previously reduced back to previous pruning points.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees