Planning application
37/26/00032
4 Southlea Gardens, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2HR
Proposal
Reduce 1No. Oak T1 (TPO Ref T22) by approx. 3m in crown height and 3-4m lateral spread leaving a final tree height of approx. 12m and a spread of approx. 8m, removal of deadwood throughout the crown and lower canopy thinning to approx. 15% to manage excessive epicormic growth and improve the overall structure of the tree.
As published by the council, reference 37/26/00032
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 May 2026
Received by Exmoor National Park
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27 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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37/26/00027 Granted
On Land, to the Rear of, Lilliana Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2GG
Fell 1No. Ash (T10 on submitted plan) (TPO Ref G5) due to ash dieback. The Ash is located adjacent to Ashford Close footpath.
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23/25/00017 Granted
Land to the West of, Risemoor Road, and North of, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of up to 220No. dwellings served by two vehicle accesses from Rhode Lane, public open space (including areas of play), landscaping, drainage infrastructure and associated works, and pedestrian and cycle connections, requesting consideration of access.
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23/25/00017 Granted
Land to the West of, Risemoor Road, and North of, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of up to 220No. dwellings served by two vehicle accesses from Rhode Lane, public open space (including areas of play), landscaping, drainage infrastructure and associated works, and pedestrian and cycle connections, requesting consideration of access.
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37/21/00054 Granted
1 Begonia Drive, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2SF
Erection of 0.6m railing to the front (South) and side (West) of the property.
Other trees applications
In Exmoor National Park
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50/26/00050 Granted
Elmsett Hall, Glanville Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AD
Fell 1 group of 3No. Leylandii (T1) and fell 1No. Leylandii (T2)
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11/26/00067 Granted
Homelane House, Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BX
Crown lift 1No. Sycamore (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to create a 4m clearance from side overhanging neighbouring car park. Prune remaining long overextended laterals over neighbouring car park by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points.
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08/26/00044 Granted
The Rosary Nursing Home, Mayfield Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JQ
Fell 3No. Cypress (T1376, T1377 & T1378) (TPO Ref G3). All other trees shown within the black box on the submitted plan are not covered by TPO.
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38/26/00006 Granted
Castle Court, Fore Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QS
Reduce crown height of 1No. Walnut (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by approx. 2–3m and lateral spread by approx. 2–4m in accordance with the annotated photograph. The Walnut tree is located within the car park of Castle Court.
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2026/1199/TCA Granted
The Cemetery Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE
32.1 - Scots Pine - Fell, 43 - Silver Birch - Fell, 90 - Callery Pear - Clear fallen stem and fell remaining tree, 162 - Silver Birch - Fell, 204 - Common Ash - Fell, 210 - Lawson Cypress - Crown reduction by 6-8m, 211 - Lawson Cypress - Fell.