4 Southlea Gardens, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2HR

1. 28 May 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 27 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 27 June 2026, 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.

• 2 Cornflower Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2GR

  37/24/00072 Submitted 15 Aug 2024 150 yards away

  Retrospective application for the erection of a part enclosed timber framed pergola.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Land to the South East of, Viking Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater

  37/26/00007 Submitted 20 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Erection of 1No. self-build detached dwelling with associated access, parking, private amenity space, landscaping, and drainage works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 26 docs
  Domestic

• Land to the South East of, Viking Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater

  37/24/00057 Submitted 31 Jul 2024 250 yards away

  Outline application with some matters reserved, for 5no. self-build plots.

  Withdrawn Outline New dwelling 35 docs

• On Land, to the Rear of, Lilliana Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2GG

  37/26/00027 Submitted 8 May 2026 250 yards away

  Fell 1No. Ash (T10 on submitted plan) (TPO Ref G5) due to ash dieback. The Ash is located adjacent to Ashford Close footpath.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 12 Rosa Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2GJ

  37/25/00070 Submitted 19 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion to include the insertion of rooflights to the South East and North West elevations.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 14 docs

• 11 Risemoor Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LB

  08/26/00076 Submitted 10 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of a single storey extension, extending 5.00m from the rear (SW) elevation.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 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