Cary Brook Millbrook Gardens Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EE

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Exmoor National Park took a median of 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Exmoor National Park decided tree works applications in a median of 41 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Public Conveniences Millbrook Gardens Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7ED

  21/00386/COU Submitted 5 Feb 2021 100 yards away

  Change of Use from community use (public toilets) to Community & Commercial use (classes E,F1and F2)

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• The Old Rectory Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EJ

  25/02797/TCA Submitted 19 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. Beech Tree - reduce by 2-3 metres.

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• Telephone Exchange Lower Woodcock Street Castle Cary Somerset

  21/02490/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Installation of an aluminium cowl to replace an existing aluminium louvre.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• The Horse Pond Inn The Triangle Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7BD

  24/02277/S19 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  S19 Application to remove condition 01 (works begun, 3 yrs) and vary conditions 02 (drawings) 03 (drawings) on Listed Building Consent 21/02875/LBC (Change of Use from Public House (Sui Generis), construction of single storey extensions and new stairwell with associated internal and external works to provide a convenience store (Use Class E) at ground floor level and one residential dwelling over two floors (Use Class C3). (Date of Decision: 13/09/2022) for works commenced and revised plans.

  Granted Conditions Extension 39 docs
  Small domestic

• Co-operative Retail Services Ltd The Triangle Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7BD

  24/02597/LBC Submitted 5 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Installation of signage

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 25 docs

• Co-operative Retail Services Ltd The Triangle Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7BD

  24/02674/ADV Submitted 12 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  The display of 4no. externally illuminated fascia signs; 2no. non-illuminated fascia signs; 1no. non-illuminated projecting sign; 2no. post mounted non-illuminated sign; and 3no. wall mounted non-illuminated signs

  Granted Advertising 26 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