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3 Hollycroft Fairview To Park Hill Mells Frome Somerset BA11 3PJ

Granted Exmoor National Park 2026/1223/TCA Works/Felling Trees in a CA

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 & T2 - Ash - Remove all deadwood from crown. 10-15% reduction on NE aspect. T3 - Ash - Remove all deadwood from crown. 10-15% thin to improve airflow.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1223/TCA

Application record

Reference
2026/1223/TCA
Type
Works/Felling Trees in a CA
Status
Decided
Decision
TCA Approval (No Objection)
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Decided
13 Aug 2026
Ward
Mendip Central And East Division
Parish
Mells Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BA11 3PJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Jun 2026

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 1 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 13 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: TCA Approval (No Objection)

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 13 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.

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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