43 Bishopston Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6UX

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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 44 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 43 Bishopston Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6UX

  26/02005/TCA Submitted 25 Aug 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Mulberry tree: needs periodic pruning, approval has been given historically on a one off basis. Application is for permission to granted in perpetuity so the work can be done every two years when required. Pollarding will reduce the current width from c.9 metres to c. 4 metres, and height from c. 8m to c. 4m. i.e. about 50%. The tree will maintain 4 main trunks and about 15 growth points as previously established from pollarding.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 43 Bishopston Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6UX

  24/02525/TPO Submitted 28 Oct 2024 11m away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (MONT 1) 1994 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Lavender Cottage 1 Middle Street Montacute Yeovil Somerset TA15 6UZ

  25/02297/TCA Submitted 16 Sep 2025 22m away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. The apple tree some 3ms high, is old, bears little fruit and will be replaced with a non fruiting tree, once it has been felled completely. It is not visible from the road, nor by any neighbours.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Lavender Cottage 1 Middle Street Montacute Yeovil Somerset TA15 6UZ

  25/02297/TCA Submitted 16 Sep 2025 22m away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. The apple tree some 3ms high, is old, bears little fruit and will be replaced with a non fruiting tree, once it has been felled completely. It is not visible from the road, nor by any neighbours.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Gables Wash Lane Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6XA

  26/00835/HOU Submitted 13 Apr 2026 36m away

  Proposed dormer window and alterations to existing bathroom

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 29 docs
  Domestic

• Woodstock Middle Street Montacute Yeovil Montacute Somerset TA15 6UZ

  26/00309/HOU Submitted 10 Feb 2026 77m away

  Single Storey Rear Extension to Dwelling and addition of doors to South Elevation of property - Retrospective

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 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