Application to carry out management works to one horse chestnut tree, one willow and one poplar tree included in Taunton Deane Borough Tree Preservation Orders TD745 , TD905 and TD866 respectively.

1. 27 Feb 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 20 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 April 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.

• 38 Holway Avenue, Taunton

  38/25/0363 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and replacement of workshop/hobby room at 38 Holway Avenue, Taunton

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Holway Road, Taunton

  38/23/0082 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Formation of dropped kerb, car parking to the front and pavement crossing at 16 Holway Road, Taunton

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Kings College, South Road, Taunton

  38/26/0010 Submitted 14 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Installation of 3 No. padel courts (without canopy) and lighting scheme on tennis courts at Kings College, South Road, Taunton

  Refused Full applications 53 docs

• 103 to 125 South Street, Taunton

  38/24/0366/T Submitted 29 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Application to fell one ash tree and to carry out management works to one Western Red Cedar tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.2) Tree Preservation Order 2001 at 103 to 125 South Street, Taunton (TD892)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 106 South Street, Taunton

  38/25/0314 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  Alterations to access arrangements to basement and ground floor levels at 106 South Street, Taunton (retention of part works already undertaken)

  Granted 22 docs

• 106 South Street, Taunton

  38/25/0315/LB Submitted 15 Sep 2025 250 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  Alterations to access arrangements to basement and ground floor levels at 106 South Street, Taunton (retention of part works already undertaken)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 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