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

Granted Exmoor National Park 51/26/00013 Works to Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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).

As published by the council, reference 51/26/00013

Application record

Reference
51/26/00013
Type
Works to Trees
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
1 Oct 2026
Validated
1 Oct 2026
Decided
Date not published
Parish
Wembdon
Postcode
TA6 7PX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Oct 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 7 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission, 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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