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

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 50/19/00138 Granted

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

  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.

  Decided 25 Dec 2019 Trees

1. 24 Oct 2025

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 29 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 29 November 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.

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

  50/26/00043 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 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 50 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

• THE OLD STABLES (formerly Guilo), Guildhall Lane, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AL

  50/25/00089 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  2x window opening alterations, window replacement of 1x Velux window to the west facing lean-to roof and external refurbishment.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 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

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

  50/21/00062 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 50 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

• Elmsett Hall, Glanville Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AD

  50/26/00050 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Fell 1 group of 3No. Leylandii (T1) and fell 1No. Leylandii (T2)

  Granted Trees 6 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