18 Wembdon Orchard, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PH

1. 10 Apr 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 9 May 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

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.

• Lower Tower Cottage, Downhall Drive, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7RT

  51/21/00015 Submitted 12 May 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of single storey extension on site of existing garage (to be demolished).

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 38 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Grove House, Downhall Drive, Wembdon, TA6 7RT

  51/19/00026 Submitted 4 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Retrospective application for the erection of a decked platform on top of shed.

  Refused Full applications 13 docs
  Small domestic

• The Tower, Downhall Drive, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7RT

  51/23/00002 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of ancillary log cabin on site of existing (to be demolished).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 15 docs

• Glenwood, 2 The Oaks, Wembdon Rise, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QL

  51/25/00023 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Reduce lateral spread of 1No. Copper Beech (T1) (TPO Ref A1) by 4-5m to suitable pruning points to give 2-3m clearance from the house. Reduce height of 1No. False Acacia (T2) (TPO Ref A1) by 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 2-3m to balance up the tree. Pollard 1No. Lime (T3) (TPO Ref A1) to 5-6m in height due to it previously losing a large limb.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 17 Wembdon Hill, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PX

  51/19/00027 Submitted 8 Nov 2019 150 yards away

  Alterations and erection of single storey extension to rear (south west) elevation, existing conservatory to be demolished

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 54 Wembdon Hill, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PX

  51/26/00013 Submitted 1 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  Removal of large lowest limb of 1No. Cedar of Lebanon (Cedars Libani) (T1) (TPO Ref T1) extending towards the highway (as shown on submitted photo) back to main stem with an approx. diameter of 25–35cm at the removal point. Crown raise lower crown to match the resulting height following removal of the highway-side limb, in order to maintain an even and balanced crown shape overall (as shown on submitted photo).

  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