Planning application
25/02625/TPO
17 Priorygate Court Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7HT
Proposal
Application to carry out various tree works to trees shown within the South Somerset District Council (CACA 1) 1996 Tree Preservation Order. G1 - Wellingtonia, Yew, Cedar: prune back branches below 7m in height by up to 2m, with pruning cuts not exceeding 100mm in diameter to reduce leaf litter, seed cone and dead material falling on vehicles. T1 - Robinia: poor form, previously pollarded to 1.5m in height, low amenity value. Fell to ground level. T2 - Sycamore: remove sucker growth around base and prune back limb at approx 5m in height by approx 2-3m with pruning cuts not exceeding 100mm in diameter.
As published by the council, reference 25/02625/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Oct 2025
Received by Somerset
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28 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
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25/02625/TPO Granted
17 Priorygate Court Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7HT
Application to carry out various tree works to trees shown within the South Somerset District Council (CACA 1) 1996 Tree Preservation Order. G1 - Wellingtonia, Yew, Cedar: prune back branches below 7m in height by up to 2m, with pruning cuts not exceeding 100mm in diameter to reduce leaf litter, seed cone and dead material falling on vehicles. T1 - Robinia: poor form, previously pollarded to 1.5m in height, low amenity value. Fell to ground level. T2 - Sycamore: remove sucker growth around base and prune back limb at approx 5m in height by approx 2-3m with pruning cuts not exceeding 100mm in diameter.
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23/00277/HOU Granted
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25/02682/TCA Granted
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Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery work to No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area. 1. Magnolia- light prune(removing stems under 7cm Diameter) on heavy branches hanging over garden and lane. 2. Birch - light reduction, removing branches under 5cm in diameter.
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25/02682/TCA Granted
Priory Stables Florida Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7AE
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery work to No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area. 1. Magnolia- light prune(removing stems under 7cm Diameter) on heavy branches hanging over garden and lane. 2. Birch - light reduction, removing branches under 5cm in diameter.
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22/03105/FUL Granted
The Hollies Florida Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7AE
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21/01931/TPO Granted
West Lodge 2 Priorygate Court Castle Cary BA7 7HT
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17/26/0001/T Granted
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