Planning application
38/25/0390/T
St. James Church, St. James Street, Taunton
Proposal
Notification to carry out management works (crown-reduction and lift) to one yew tree within St. Mary and St. James Conservation Area at St. James Church, St. James Street, Taunton
As published by the council, reference 38/25/0390/T
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Nov 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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24 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Permitted
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27 Jul 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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38/25/0390/T Granted
St. James Church, St. James Street, Taunton
Notification to carry out management works (crown-reduction and lift) to one yew tree within St. Mary and St. James Conservation Area at St. James Church, St. James Street, Taunton
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38/26/0197/NMA Granted
46 St James Street, Taunton
Application for a Non Material Amendment to application 38/05/0323 to consolidate drawings approved into a list of approved drawings at 46 St James Street, Taunton
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38/26/0097/NMA Granted
Somerset County Cricket Club, St James Street, Taunton
Application for a Non Material Amendment to application 38/07/0070 for interior refurbishment of a commercial space including alterations to curtain walling and access arrangements and partial demolition of wall to the Somerset Stand within the concourse to facilitate installation of shutters at Somerset County Cricket Club, St James Street, Taunton
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38/26/0143/T Granted
The Vicarage, Whirligig Lane, Taunton
Notification to carry out management works (height reductions by 2 to 3 metres) to a group of hedgerow trees, willow, yew, lime and elder, within St. Mary and St. James Conservation Area at The Vicarage, Whirligig Lane, Taunton
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38/25/0213/CG Withdrawn
the first floor shop, 50 St James Street, Taunton
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) into 1 No. dwelling (Use Class C3) at the first floor shop, 50 St James Street, Taunton
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38/26/0089/CMA Withdrawn
1 Trident Mews, Lower Middle Street, Taunton
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 1 Trident Mews, Lower Middle Street, Taunton
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.