The Vicarage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EJ

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 16 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 25 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

• The Vicarage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EJ

  26/00429/TCA Submitted 23 Feb 2026 0m away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery works to No. 1 Group and No. 2 Trees and Fell No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. G2 - Group of Laurel and Buddleia - Clear building line by 3m. Cut back growth at front of building to wall line. T7 - Sycamore - Reduce crown all over by 2m Reason - Tree on top of bank above road and has weak main stem union T8 - Elm - Fell - Dead leaning tree T11 - Lawson 'Ellwoodii' - Fell T12 - English Yew - Reduce crown all over by 2m, Tree heavily leaning and weighted over drive and church entrance. Evidence of cracking to wall.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• The Vicarage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EJ

  22/03311/TCA Submitted 24 Nov 2022 10m away

  Notification of intent to fell No. 2 trees and carry out tree surgery works to No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• The Vicarage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EJ

  22/03311/TCA Submitted 24 Nov 2022 10m away

  Notification of intent to fell No. 2 trees and carry out tree surgery works to No. 2 trees within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Rowan Cottage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EL

  26/01284/TCA Submitted 4 Jun 2026 69m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Oak: crown raise by approx 1-2m all around. Thin remainder of the canopy by approx 20%. Both processes are in aid of encouraging better light to the gardens to allow shrubs etc to flourish and to provide clearance from the outbuildings. T2 - Apple: thin by up to 20%.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Rowan Cottage Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EL

  26/01284/TCA Submitted 4 Jun 2026 69m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees within a Conservation Area. T1 - Oak: crown raise by approx 1-2m all around. Thin remainder of the canopy by approx 20%. Both processes are in aid of encouraging better light to the gardens to allow shrubs etc to flourish and to provide clearance from the outbuildings. T2 - Apple: thin by up to 20%.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Old Rectory Church Street Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EJ

  25/02797/TCA Submitted 19 Nov 2025 82m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. Beech Tree - reduce by 2-3 metres.

  Refused Trees 6 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