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 43m 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 73m 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 86m 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 146m 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 155m 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

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

  51/21/00020 Submitted 27 May 2021 166m away

  Erection of single storey extension to side (North West) elevation to form indoor swimming pool and formation of pitched roof to the side (North West) of existing dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 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.

  26 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).

  18 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.

  17 Aug 2026 Trees
• 43/26/00011 Granted

  The Old Vicarage, Main Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LP

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00049 Withdrawn

  Land to the South of Water Works, Sharpham Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27

  Removal of 2No. up to 15m sections of hedgerow (H1 and H2 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.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees