The Knowls, 86 Trull Road, Taunton

1. 13 Apr 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 17 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 May 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 28 May 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.

• Highgrove Court, 94-96 Trull Road, Taunton

  38/26/0161/LPW Submitted 19 May 2026 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use of part of the building as a day school (use class F1) at Highgrove Court, 94-96 Trull Road, Taunton

  Granted Lawful development 14 docs

• 94-96 Trull Road,Taunton

  38/26/0226/CT Submitted 17 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Prior Approval for change of Use from Class C2 (boarding accommodation) to Class T (State funded School) at 94-96 Trull Road,Taunton

  Awaiting decision 10 docs

• 8 Highgrove, Sherford Road, Taunton

  38/26/0175/LPW Submitted 1 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the garage for ancillary accommodation at 8 Highgrove, Sherford Road, Taunton

  Granted Lawful development Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Culmhead Close, Taunton

  52/21/0035 Submitted 1 Oct 2021 150 yards away

  Replacement of boundary fence at 6 Culmhead Close, Taunton (retention of works already undertaken)

  Withdrawn 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 55a Trull Road, Taunton

  38/24/0372/T Submitted 6 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Notification to fell two maple trees and to carry out management works to one eucalyptus, one cypress and one group of hazel trees (and shrubs) within Haines Hill and Trull Road Conservation Area at 55a Trull Road, Taunton

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 1 Highlands, Taunton

  38/25/0305/T Submitted 11 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Notification to carry out management works to one beech tree and one Holm Oak within Trull Road and Haines Hill Conservation Area to the rear of 1 Highlands, Taunton

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 54/26/00009 Granted

  10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  Prune 1No. Yew (T1) (TPO Ref T1) by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. final spread dimensions of 9-10m in order to bring the tree within the property boundaries on the road and neighbouring property aspects and leave neatly rounded. Crown raise 2No. Holm Oaks (G1) (TPO Ref G1) to 2.5m from ground level, remove dead wood and prune back aspect approaching neighbouring properties to ensure approx. 2.5m clearance from the properties leaving the trees approx. final spread dimensions of 16.5m.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• 07/26/00013 Granted

  90 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EH

  Crown reduce 2No. Monterey Cypress (T1 & T2) (TPO Ref T1 and T2) by 1.5m - 2m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 20m and reduce back from chimneys to leave a 2.5m clearance. Crown reduce 1No. Acacia (T3) (TPO Ref T1) by 1.5m leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 12m.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00008 Granted

  St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH

  Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T1) to 2.4m above ground level over gravestones to allow for mowing access. Fell group of 5No. Monterey Cypress (T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6) and replace with more suitable species. Reduce lateral branches extending towards the church of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (T7) by 3.6m as practicable. Crown raise low canopy of 1No. Cherry (T8) to 2.4m above ground level to allow for mowing access. Remove 1No. dead unknown species (T17).

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00054 Granted

  Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Removal of 4No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1, H2, H3, and H4 as shown on submitted plans) to allow for pipeline installation and for plant and machinery access. The hedgerows will be replanted upon completion of the works.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

  The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees