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  • Application Number: 37/26/00032
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Application Registered:
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27/06/2026
Application Decided:
17/07/2026

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Type:
Works to Trees
Location:
4 Southlea Gardens, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA5 2HR
Proposal:
Reduce 1No. Oak T1 (TPO Ref T22) by approx. 3m in crown height and 3-4m lateral spread leaving a final tree height of approx. 12m and a spread of approx. 8m, removal of deadwood throughout the crown and lower canopy thinning to approx. 15% to manage excessive epicormic growth and improve the overall structure of the tree.
Case Officer:
Robin Offer
Registered Date:
28/05/2026
Applicant:
Mrs J Trunks
Applicant Address:
4 Southlea Gardens Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2HR
Agent:
Tree steps ahead, Highfield Barn
Agent Address:
Highfield Barn Clayhidon Cullompton Clayhidon EX15 3TS
Consultation Start Date:
29/05/2026
Earliest Decision Date:
27/06/2026
Decision Level:
Delegated
Decision:
Granted Permission
Decision Date:
17/07/2026

Conditions and Reasons

Number
Condition
Complied Date
1
Works as specified in this application shall be carried out within 2 years from the date this consent is authorised. Reason: To accord with the guidance contained in the National Planning Practice Guidance Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas.
2
All tree works shall be in accordance with BS3998:2010 (Recommendation for tree works). Reason: In the interests of good arboricultural practice.
3
The following works are approved: Reduce 1No. Oak T1 (TPO Ref T22) by approx. 3m in crown height and 3-4m lateral spread leaving a final tree height of approx. 12m and a spread of approx. 8m, removal of deadwood throughout the crown and lower canopy thinning to approx. 15% Reason: To maintain the tree appropriately, in accordance with best arboricultural practice, given its species, age, size and location.
4
The main branch framework must be conserved with smaller diameter cuts being done where possible, with no cuts exceeding 750mm diameter. Reason: To maintain the tree appropriately, in accordance with best arboricultural practice, given its species, age, size and location.

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