2 WHEATLEIGH CLOSE TAUNTON TA1 4QE

1. 28 May 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 2 July 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.

• The Cottage, Belmont Drive, Taunton

  38/23/0052/LB Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of gas main supply to the front of The Cottage, Belmont Drive, Taunton

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton

  38/26/0047/T Submitted 12 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Notification to carry out management works (pruning back to the boundary line to clear footpath) one group of field maples, elms and laurel within Haines Hill and Trull Road Conservation Area at Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton (and to remove dead elms in G2 and one dead willow T1)

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton

  38/26/0050/T Submitted 12 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Application to carry out management works (lateral reduction by up to 2 metres over footpath and fence) to one Holm Oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Taunton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at Broadlands Court, Broadlands Way, Taunton (TD748)

  Granted Trees 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Angela Close, Taunton

  49/25/0033 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~14 Nov

  Demolition of hall/porch and erection of a single storey extension to the front of 9 Angela Close, Taunton

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Angela Close, Taunton

  38/25/0326 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Demolition of hall/porch and erection of a single storey extension to the front of 9 Angela Close, Taunton

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 42 Trull Road, Taunton

  38/26/0207 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Various refurbishment works including roof repair and window replacement at 42 Trull Road, Taunton (retention of part works already undertaken)

  Awaiting decision Roofing Windows or glazing 22 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