Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 September 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

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/01827/TCA Submitted 4 Aug 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Betula Pendula - Remove

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/00523/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 7m away

  Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window. (Implemented)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/00522/HOU Submitted 5 Mar 2026 7m away

  Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window (retrospective application)

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/00523/LBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 7m away

  Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window. (Implemented)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Laurel Cottage 22 Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/00522/HOU Submitted 5 Mar 2026 7m away

  Insert Velux window to lean-to extension of the dwelling. Alterations to outbuilding to include a Velux window to north elevation, 2 No. red brick pillars to the outbuilding front elevation together with fully glazed painted hardwood door, bifold door and a grey alloy window (retrospective application)

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Zephyrine Cottage Shiremoor Hill Merriott Somerset TA16 5PH

  26/01799/LBC Submitted 3 Aug 2026 42m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Replacement of 5 No. Existing Windows

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 5 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