Residence, Honiton Road, Taunton

1. 9 Feb 2023

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 27 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 27 March 2023, 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.

• Hay Barn House, Higher Sweethay, Sweethay Lane, Staplehay

  42/24/0024 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 400 yards away

  Recladding of areas with corrugated sheeting, retain columns/trusses, installation of balustrading and formation of decking/seating area at Hay Barn House, Higher Sweethay, Sweethay Lane, Staplehay

  Granted Full applications 33 docs

• Brookdale, 11 Sweethay Close, Staplehay

  42/25/0045/NMA Submitted 26 Nov 2025 400 yards away

  Application for a Non-Material Amendment to application 42/25/0012 for minor alterations to foot print of extension at Brookdale, 11 Sweethay Close, Staplehay

  Granted Amendments Extension 9 docs

• Land at Comeytrowe Taunton Somerset TA3 7FD

  SCC/3938/2022/Cond5 Submitted 18 Dec 2024 400 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb

  Discharge of condition 5 - Community Usage

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• Land at Comeytrowe Taunton Somerset TA3 7FD

  SCC/3938/2022/cond10 Submitted 7 Nov 2024 400 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jan

  Discharge of Condition 10 of Planning Application SCC/3938/2022 - Pedestrian and Cycle Access

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• Staddlestones, Spearcey Close, Staplehay

  42/25/0015/CAA Submitted 14 Apr 2025 0.3 miles away

  Application for prior approval for the proposed enlargement of a dwelling house by erection of single storey extensions to the side and rear and conversion of loft, with construction of dormer, for first floor accommodation at Staddlestones, Spearcey Close, Staplehay

  Withdrawn Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Danemead, Honiton Road, Staplehay, Taunton

  42/23/0012 Submitted 15 Feb 2023 0.3 miles away

  Erection of a first floor extension to the side of Danemead, Honiton Road, Staplehay, Taunton

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 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