38/23/0044/T

1. 13 Feb 2023

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 16 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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

• 38/26/0183/CMA Awaiting decision

  55 STAPLEGROVE ROAD TAUNTON TA1 1DG

  Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a change of use and conversion from commercial, business and service use (Class E) into 1 No. dwelling (Class C3) at 55 Staplegrove Road, Taunton

  11 Jun 2026 47m away
• 38/23/0024 Granted

  The Cottage, 1B The Avenue, Taunton

  Conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation at The Cottage, 1B The Avenue, Taunton

  25 Jan 2023 110m away Full applications
• 38/24/0328/LB Granted

  4 Staplegrove Road, Taunton

  Replacement of windows at 1st floor level at 4 Staplegrove Road, Taunton

  26 Sep 2024 137m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 38/24/0324/T Granted

  Hatfield, The Avenue, Taunton

  Notification to carry out management works to two Acer trees, one cherry, one apple tree and one plane tree within Staplegrove Road Conservation Area at Hatfield, The Avenue, Taunton

  24 Sep 2024 138m away Trees
• 38/23/0025/T Granted

  Avongrove Court, The Avenue, Taunton

  Notification to carry out management works to 2 maple trees, one cherry and one group of Leyland Cypress trees (hedge) within Staplegrove Road Conservation Area at Avongrove Court, The Avenue, Taunton

  30 Jan 2023 139m away Trees
• 38/25/0389/T Granted

  40 and 41 The Avenue, Taunton

  Notification to fell one pear tree and to carry out crown-reduction works to two apple trees, two magnolias, three coniferous trees and one cherry tree within Staplegrove Road Conservation Area at 40 and 41 The Avenue, Taunton

  7 Nov 2025 155m away Trees

• 50/26/00050 Granted

  Elmsett Hall, Glanville Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AD

  Fell 1 group of 3No. Leylandii (T1) and fell 1No. Leylandii (T2)

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  20 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  13 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  15 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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.

  25 Jun 2026 Trees