Land At Bunford Heights West Coker Road Yeovil Somerset Data via plota.co.uk

26/02333/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Awaiting decision

Proposal

Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the Somerset Council (WECO) No. 1 2025 Tree Preservation Order. T1 - Oak 1797 - Reduce the spread of the upper southern crown by 3m by removing approximately 5m from the southernmost stem with one cut. The diameter is approximately 220mm; use natural fracture pruning where reasonable to do so (at the discretion of the arborist). Reduce the height of the tree by 1.5m by removing 5m from the most apical stem with one cut. The diameter is approximately 170mm; use natural fracture pruning where reasonable to do so (at the discretion of the arborist). Data via plota.co.uk

View original council record ↗Last checked

Application progress

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Received
30 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 25 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 10 Nov 2026, from South Somerset's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 3

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.
Air quality management area: Yeovil AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Yeovil 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 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
Received
30 Sept 2026
Validated
30 Sept 2026
Ward
COKER
Parish
West Coker
Target decision
25 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Waterman Tree Co.

Decision outlook

Day 9 of the 56-day target. South Somerset usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 41.

Day 947 days to the 56-day target
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

No public comments yet.

Last counted 2 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15260767
Planning Portal ref
PP-15260767
Statutory expiry
25 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No