ASHBOURNE HOUSE, The Uplands, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NH

1. 23 Sep 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 1 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 1 November 2025, 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.

• Willow Croft, Little Moor Road, Mark, Highbridge, TA9 4NG

  33/24/00009 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 78m away

  Erection of a timber orangery to the rear (North) elevation and associated landscape works.

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs

• Sedgemoor Manor School, Blackford Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NP

  33/24/00019 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 141m away

  Creation of new vehicular access and associated works, including reconfiguration of parking arrangements and new landscaping

  Granted Full applications 51 docs

• Land To The South Of, Littlemoor Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9

  33/19/00026 Submitted 13 Nov 2019 182m away

  Application for the Prior Approval of the proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling and associated operational development.

  Refused Prior approval 13 docs
  Domestic

• The Barns, Little Moor Road, Mark, Highbridge TA9 4NG

  33/24/00024 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 186m away

  Erection of greenhouse and potting shed

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Pembroke House, Vicarage Lane, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NN

  33/24/00017 Submitted 4 Nov 2024 255m away

  Conversion of an existing garage and home office to create 1 no. dwelling.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• Church View, Church Street, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NF

  33/26/00006 Submitted 12 May 2026 275m away

  Erection of a two storey and single storey extension to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 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