26/00070/TPO

Status: Granted (26 Feb 2026)
Application Details
Description

Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the Wincanton Rural District Council (MIPO 1) 1973 Tree Preservation Order.T1 - Sycamore 'Pollard' at the point where the main stem divides into multiple stems. On Christmas eve 2025 the central leader failed, and landed the dwelling puncturing the roof and the ceiling of the room within. As per the supporting amenity tree evaluation, originally provided in 2019, the are multiple cavities present at the point where the main stem divides, additionally Dryads saddle is present, and Ganoderma decay fungi is also present within the tree. The point where the main stem divides is extensive decayed.

Council

South Somerset

Application Type

Tree Preservation Order

Date Received

13 Jan 2026

Date Validated

13 Jan 2026

Decision Date

26 Feb 2026

Location
Address

Sycamore Higher Gunville Sherborne Dorset DT9 5AW

Postcode

DT9 5AW

Coordinates

50.967109100000000, -2.462942700000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
26/00070/TPO
Reference
26/00070/TPO
Status
Granted
Last Updated
01 Mar 2026