5A Lower Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EQ

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 29 August 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.

• Dunscar House, 10A Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA

  54/25/00023 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Reduce single branch of 1No. Corsian Pine (T001) (TPO Ref T17) growing over house by up to 2m. Reduce lowest limb of 1No. Corsian Pine (T004) (TPO Ref T12) by up to 2m.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 8 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  54/26/00007 Submitted 12 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  The proposal is to replace nine windows

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Woolavington Village Hall, Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DY

  54/19/00021 Submitted 6 Nov 2019 200 yards away

  Alterations and erection of single storey extension to rear (South) elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Mortimer Close, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EH

  54/25/00020 Submitted 10 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness of the proposed change of use from agricultural use to garden use.

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 10 Church Street, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DP

  54/26/00009 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 6 Dawbins Drive, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8HB

  54/24/00019 Submitted 25 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Replacement of garage with the erection of a single storey extension to the side and replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 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