1 Cedar Close, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EE

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 20 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 1 Cedar Close, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EE

  07/26/00008 Submitted 18 May 2026 0m away

  Reduce spread of 1No. Scots Pine (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on eastern side by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. spread of 5m, remove deadwood and install fabric brace between co-dominant stems approx. 3-4 distance from ground level. Crown reduce height of 1No. Sycamore (T2) (TPO Ref T2) by up to 1m and spread by up to 2m leaving the tree approx. crown height of 11m and spread of 5-6m, remove deadwood and hung up branches. Remove 1No. Ash (T4) (TPO Ref T4) to leave 4m stump. Crown reduce height of 1No. Sycamore (T5) (TPO Ref T5) by up to 2m and spread between 1m-4m leaving the tree approx. crown height of 11m and spread of 5-7m, remove squirrel damaged branches, remove primary branch crossing over with primary branch in neighbouring pine tree on southern side, remove hung up branches and deadwood. Remove deadwood from 2No. Corsican Pine (T6 & T8) (TPO Ref T6 & T8). Reduce lateral branches of 1No. Corsican Pine (T7) (TPO Ref T7) on eastern side by up to 3m leaving the tree approx. spread of 8m and remove deadwood.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 6 Church Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EF

  07/23/00013 Submitted 5 Apr 2023 83m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey extension projecting 5.3m from the rear (NW) elevation.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 The Willows, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EJ

  07/23/00008 Submitted 17 Mar 2023 91m away

  Re-pollard Weeping Willow (TPO Ref T9) back to previous pruning points.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 3 The Willows, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EJ

  07/24/00013 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 104m away

  Fell 1No. Ash (T1) (TPO Ref T1)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 4 Church Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EF

  07/23/00003 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 105m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey extension projecting 3.6m from the rear (NW) elevation.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Church Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EF

  07/23/00003 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 105m away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey extension projecting 3.6m from the rear (NW) elevation.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 8 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
• 43/26/00011 Granted

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

  Fell 1No. False Acacia (T1)

  20 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
• 11/26/00074 Granted

  Burnham On Sea Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED

  Reduce branches of 1No. Monterey Cypress (T1) (TPO Ref T1) to achieve a clearance of approx. 2m from the adjacent Peter Holmes building (as shown on submitted photo).

  13 Aug 2026 Trees