The Former Rectory Old Cleeve, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6HN

1. 4 Nov 2019

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 16 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 16 December 2019, 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.

• Barn Thatch, Rectory Road, Old Cleeve, TA24 6HN

  3/26/24/007 Submitted 30 Jul 2024 0m away

  Erection of a single storey extension with flat roof to the side

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Barn Thatch, Rectory Road, Old Cleeve, TA24 6HN

  3/26/24/006 Submitted 30 Jul 2024 0m away

  Erection of a single storey extension with flat roof to the side

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• Porch House, Rectory Road, Old Cleeve, TA24 6HN

  T/26/20/005 Submitted 17 Sep 2020 0m away

  Notification to crown-reduce one Beech tree within Old Cleeve Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Coach House, Lower Bilbrook Lane to Monks Path, Old Cleeve, TA24 6HH

  3/26/25/002 Submitted 4 Mar 2025 108m away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of The Coach House as 1 No. dwelling

  Refused Lawful development 10 docs
  Domestic

• 1 to 6 Mellory, Old Cleeve, Minehead, TA24 6HS

  3/26/23/015 Submitted 25 Oct 2023 200m away

  Removal of chimney stack with fitting of breathable felt and graded battens to void with slate over and slate vent

  Refused Full applications 30 docs

• Melba Cottage, 33 Monks Path, Old Cleeve, TA24 6HJ

  T/26/25/007 Submitted 29 Oct 2025 216m away

  Notification to carry out management works to one apple tree (and to remove 10 dead elms and one dead cherry) within Old Cleeve Conservation Area

  Withdrawn Trees 5 docs

• 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