The Old Barn, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NN

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 5 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

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 Old Barn, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NN

  43/26/00010 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 0m away

  Crown reduce 1No. Norway Maple "Crimson King" (T1) by approx. 2m leaving the tree approx. height of 5.5m and spread of 5m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 4 The Courtyard, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9LQ

  43/23/00005 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 63m away

  Crown reduce height/spread of Cherry (T1) by 1.5-2m.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Forsters, 21 Bridewell Lane, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NQ

  43/26/00004 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 108m away

  Reduce height of 2No. Birch (T3 & T4) and 2No. Ash (T1 & T2) to 6-8 foot.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH

  43/26/00008 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150m away

  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).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH

  43/26/00008 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150m away

  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).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• St Marys Church, Church Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NH

  43/23/00002 Submitted 22 Feb 2023 151m away

  Remove storm damaged branch of Cedar (T1) back to branch collar.

  Granted Trees 4 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