St Johns Cottage Church Steps Frome Somerset BA11 1PL

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Somerset took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Somerset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• St Johns Cottage Church Steps Frome Somerset BA11 1PL

  2026/1563/TCA Submitted 14 Aug 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  T1 Portuguese Laurel - Reduction

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• St John The Baptist Church Bath Street Frome Somerset BA11 1PL

  2026/1316/FUL Submitted 13 Jul 2026 36m away

  Reinstate new metal railings, stone walling & copings to Grade II listed stone screen.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• St John The Baptist Church Bath Street Frome Somerset BA11 1PL

  2026/1316/FUL Submitted 13 Jul 2026 36m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Reinstate new metal railings, stone walling & copings to Grade II listed stone screen.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• 19 And 20 Bath Street Frome Somerset BA11 1DJ

  2026/0899/LBC Submitted 12 May 2026 48m away

  Proposed Renovations & Alterations to Fenestration, Internal & External of Building

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 19 And 20 Bath Street Frome Somerset BA11 1DJ

  2026/0899/LBC Submitted 12 May 2026 48m away

  Proposed Renovations & Alterations to Fenestration, Internal & External of Building

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 1 Palmer Street Frome Somerset BA11 1DS

  2026/0252/FUL Submitted 9 Feb 2026 51m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~11 Jun

  Change of use from Restaurant/Public House to 7 no. residential flats and commercial unit (Revised drawings and information submitted 30.06.2026)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 57 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
• 43/26/00011 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