Pickering Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY

1. 8 Sep 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 November 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 45 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.

• Southmead Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY

  24/02455/TCA Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree and Carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 6 Trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Barns At Ciderpress Farm Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY

  26/00855/DOC1 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions No. 03(stonework), No. 04(materials), No. 05(windows and doors) and No. 06(eaves and rainwater goods) of Planning Application 22/01197/LBC

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 5 docs

• Orchard Cottage Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY

  24/02395/TCA Submitted 14 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Orchard Farm Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY

  24/02527/TCA Submitted 28 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 4 Trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Ciderpress Farm Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY

  26/01696/TCA Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 3 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1- Cotoneaster - Remove the lowest branch on the western side of tree and the lowest branch on the southern side of tree and remove any large sections of deadwood. T2- Holly- Reduce the height of the Holy by approximately 1.5 meters and re shape. T3- Bay- Reduce the height of the Bay by approximately 1.5 metres and re shape

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Orchard Farm Knole Long Sutton Langport Somerset TA10 9HY

  26/02011/TCA Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 5 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 Apple tree - Unknown species - Dead - Remove all extra limbs leaving core Y shaped trunk for wildlife T2 and T3 Crab apple and pear tree - Remove crossing branches and restore good productive shape. Remove top 3m off pear tree to allow light to reach lower branches and neighbouring trees T4 - Cooking apple tree - Prune shoots and whips to remove crossing branches in triple goblet shape T5 - Cherry tree - Remove dead and diseased branches within crown but leave rest of structure intact See photos and maps

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 54/26/00009 Granted

  10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  Prune 1No. Yew (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. final spread dimensions of 9-10m in order to bring the tree within the property boundaries on the road and neighbouring property aspects and leave neatly rounded. Crown raise 2No. Holm Oaks (G1) (TPO Ref G1) to 2.5m from ground level, remove dead wood and prune back aspect approaching neighbouring properties to ensure approx. 2.5m clearance from the properties leaving the trees approx. final spread dimensions of 16.5m.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 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).

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 24 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.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

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

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees