Planning application
23/00356/TCA
Dale Cottage , Charlcombe Lane, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DR
Proposal
G1- Fell a row of 5 Cypress trees that have long outgrown their position. The area is dominated by these trees, whose removal over the long term is unavoidable due the inevitable failure of parts. Removal of single specimens is not being considered due to the co-dependancy of these trees in respect to the winds that affect them. The removal of these trees is considered sensible management of the area, as they put several ornamental trees in the shade, and have outgrown their original purpose of a wind and visual barrier for a domestic property.
As published by the council, reference 23/00356/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jan 2023
Received by Bath and North East Somerset
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7 Mar 2023
Decision issued: NO OBJECTION
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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24/03579/TCA Granted
Dale Cottage , Charlcombe Lane, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DR
T1 and T2 Cypresses ( grown very close together, trunks within arms stretch) - Fell. T3 Beech- Crown lift by removal of 6 minor limbs of diameter range 2-4". G1 1 Yew and 2 Golden Cypress- Reduce the Yew by 2m and prune the face back 2m on the house (East) side. Fell the downhill (Southmost) Cypress. Reduce the North Cypress by 3m and prune very lightly on the East side. T4 Gingko- Fell. G2 3 Holly trees- Reduce all 3 to 10ft high.
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26/02781/VAR Awaiting decision
The Ridge, Colliers Lane, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DP
Variation of condition 21 and 22 of application 19/02449/FUL (Change of use of redundant stables and conversion to create 1 No. holiday let unit (Use Class C3) with associated landscaping and access)
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25/03805/TCA Granted
The Old Farm , Charlcombe Lane, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DS
Lawson Cypress T1 - fell.
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25/04948/FUL Granted
View Point Farm , Colliers Lane, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DP
Conversion of existing stables to a residential dwelling (Use Class C3).
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25/03607/TCA Granted
Steps , Charlcombe Lane, Charlcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DS
Beech (T1) - Thin the limb by removing 20% volume of canopy on this area only. Sycamore (T2) - Remove deadwood over the road and prune back canopy by 2m to remove end weight and reduce risk of failure over the road. Beech (T3) - Remove deadwood over the road. Prune back squirrel damaged branches or any branches at risk over the road by 2-3m. Field maple (T12) - Remove lower branches to raise the canopy to5m over the road.
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25/04938/FUL Granted
Manor Close , Charlcombe Lane, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5TT
Removal of existing garage and side structures to be replaced with proposed side extensions. First floor extension to create gable on front elevation. Rear single storey extension. Removal of existing chimneys. Existing windows to be replaced. External works and landscaping including terrace to the rear of the property.
Other trees applications
In Bath and North East Somerset
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26/02791/TCA Awaiting decision
Beech House , Northfields, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 5TN
T1-Beech, reduce the overall crown by up to 2m
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26/02790/TCA Awaiting decision
Land Opposite 30, Church Street, Upper Weston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
T1-Yew, crown reduction.Height (removing foliage by up to 0.4m) Width (removing branches by up to 1.2m)
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26/02808/TCA Awaiting decision
Fourwoods, North Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6HW
T1 yew - Crown to be reduced by 4m (by height) to bring in-line with existing hegdeline to aid future managment. T2 Elm - Dead to be removed (to ground level).
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26/02419/TCA Granted
Land To West Of Hamilton House, Lansdown Road, Lansdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Lime tree - to reduce. pruning of selected branches, with branch lengths of up to approx 2m being removed on a single aspect of the crown. Crown lifting to maintain track clearance, providing a minimum clearance height of approx 4.2m above ground level.
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26/02319/TCA Granted
Mallen House , Widcombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6AE
Atlas Cedar T1 - reduce height by up to 3m, prune in laterals for form. Horse Chestnut T2 - overall canopy reduction by approximately 2m. Sycamore T3 - reduce height by approximately 3m, prune in laterals for form. Sycamore T4 - reduce height by approximately 3m, prune in laterals for form.