Forsters, 21 Bridewell Lane, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NQ

1. 10 Apr 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 9 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 9 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.

• 4 The Courtyard, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LQ

  43/23/00005 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Crown reduce height/spread of Cherry (T1) by 1.5-2m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 4 Timberyard, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NG

  43/21/00005 Submitted 29 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use of existing outbuilding to residential dwelling.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Barn, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NN

  43/26/00010 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Crown reduce 1No. Norway Maple "Crimson King" (T1) by approx. 2m leaving the tree approx. height of 5.5m and spread of 5m.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 21 Station Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NJ

  43/23/00004 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Fell 3No. Sycamores (T1, T2, T3) and 1No. Ash (T4). Crown lift mixed species comprising of Ash/Sycamore by 2-3m above ground level to give clearance to provide access for forest school, remove deadwood and remove branches overhanging concrete area to north of hall (G1).

  Granted Trees 5 docs

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

  43/23/00002 Submitted 22 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Remove storm damaged branch of Cedar (T1) back to branch collar.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

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

  43/26/00008 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  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).

  Granted Trees 7 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