Land At Samuel Vickery Way Chard Somerset TA20 1ND Data via plota.co.uk

26/01778/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to no 1 Group of Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 1) 2006 Tree Preservation Order. G1 Including T1 Hybrid Black Poplar (Populus x canadensis) - Reduce all branches on southern aspect to suitable growth points by up to 3m, so they no longer overhang the northern boundary of Samuel Vickery Way. Remove any deadwood overhanging Samuel Vickery Way. Reason for works - The group contains many overextended limbs some of which overhang Samuel Vickery Way. Major deadwood is also present which could potentially fall into Samuel Vickery Way. The removal of the overhanging deadwood and reduction of the overhanging limbs is the minimum the our customer can hope to do as they are not the owner of these trees. T1 is part of the group which appears to have Ganoderma adsperum appearing at its base. Additionally one of the trees within the group has fallen towards Samuel Vickery Way causing damage to the fence, evidence of Ganoderma adsperum and Armillaria mellea can be seen on the remaining stem. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Jul 2026
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Approved
28 Sept 2026

Approved on 28 Sept 2026 · Delegated (Use on Recommendations) · Last checked 28 Sept 2026

Site constraints 4

Nutrient neutrality catchment: Parrett Catchment
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Local nature reserve 212 m away: Chard Reservoir
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Chard built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
TA20 1ND
Received
31 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
CHARD NORTH
Target decision
25 Sept 2026
Decision
Application Permitted with Conditions
Decision date
28 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated (Use on Recommendations)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Uptons Specialised Tree Services

How this decision compares

Decided in 59 days from validation, 18 days slower than South Somerset's median of 41 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 97% of tree and landscaping works here are.

91%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
272decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by South Somerset in the last twelve months, from validation. South Somerset decision record →

Public comments

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Last counted 28 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15125437
Planning Portal ref
PP-15125437
Statutory expiry
25 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No