Planning application
Mill Cottage Wadeford Hill Wadeford Chard Somerset TA20 3AU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Robinia - Crown reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres. Bringing the tree back into a smaller shape and size. T2 - Blue Cedar - Crown reduction - reduce the spread of the tree by a 1 meter. And bring down the height to previous points.
As published by the council, reference 25/02459/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02459/TCA
- Type
- Work to Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Received
- 7 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 7 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 20 Nov 2025
- Ward
- CHARD NORTH
- Parish
- Combe St Nicholas
- Decision by
- Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
- Postcode
- TA20 3AU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Oct 2025
Received by Exmoor National Park
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20 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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9 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 November 2025, 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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