Laurel Bank, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 50/25/00096 Granted

  Laurel Bank, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

  Erection of 1No. detached dwelling (self build).

  Decided 13 Dec 2025 Full applications

1. 27 Aug 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 27 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 27 September 2025, 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.

• Laurel Bank, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

  50/25/00096 Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of 1No. detached dwelling (self build).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 31 docs
  Domestic

• The Hall, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

  50/19/00133 Submitted 12 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Mature Yew Trees (T1 + T2 + T3) Shorten branches by approximately 1.5m to reduce overhang to Sand Road.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Old Coach House, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

  50/25/00092 Submitted 24 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Fell 2No. Beech (T1 & T2) to ground level.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Mulberry House, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

  50/26/00043 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Reduce 1No. Mulberry (T1) by 2m all round and reduce rear limb overhanging neighbours property back to red line (as shown on submitted photo)

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Old Coach House, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

  50/19/00138 Submitted 2 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  Sycamore (T1) Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 1.5m. Pruning wounds to be kept less than 50mm in diametre. Beech (T2) light pruning works, more to do with shaping T1 and T3. Pruning to be kept less than 50mm in diametre. Beech (T3) Pruning works to reduce crown by 3m, focusing on removing laterals beyond crown halo to bring crown in. Holm Oak (T4) Crown lift lower limbs on West Side to 4m. Holm Oak (T4) Crown raise lower limbs overhanging driveway to allow vehicles to pass beneath.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• High Beech, Sand Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BZ

  50/21/00062 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Prune and shape 2no. Bay Trees (bushes) to 4-5m wide and high and removal of 1no. Yew Tree branch.

  Granted Trees 5 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