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Parcel 1350, Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

Granted Bath and North East Somerset 26/00872/TPO Tree Works subject to TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Small poorly leaning sycamore next to T1 ( amended description ), T2 ash, T3, T4, T5, T6 sycamore - section fell. T7 sycamore, Reduce problematic branch that collides with nearby tree.

As published by the council, reference 26/00872/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00872/TPO
Type
Tree Works subject to TPO
Status
Consent
Decision
Granted As published: CONSENT
Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
6 Mar 2026
Decided
1 Apr 2026
Ward
Bathavon South
Parish
Freshford
Decision by
Non-Planning applications

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bath and North East Somerset register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/03050/TPO Granted

    Parcel 1350, Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

    T1 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 3 T2 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 3 T3 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 2 T4 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 3 G1 Crown lift all trees along road side to 6m as currently being hit by traffic

    Decided 30 Sep 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Mar 2026

    Received by Bath and North East Somerset

  2. 1 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: CONSENT

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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What this grant of permission means

Bath and North East Somerset granted permission on 1 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • Parcel 1350, Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,

    24/03050/TPO Submitted 12 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    T1 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 3 T2 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 3 T3 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 2 T4 Ash dismantle to ground , due to tree suffering from ash dieback stage 3 G1 Crown lift all trees along road side to 6m as currently being hit by traffic

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • The Coach House , Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7WJ

    26/03417/FUL Submitted 8 Sep 2026 200 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

    Alteration to some fenestration, erection of porch, erection of small studio in rear garden and enhancement of landscaping

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  • Woodside House , Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7WJ

    24/01889/FUL Submitted 17 May 2024 250 yards away

    Internal and external alterations to the removal of the garage and porch, reconfiguration of the east elevation and a new porch. Reinstatement of a hipped roof, replacement of a felt roof, renewal of the slate roof, alterations to the south projecting bay and new window and door joinery. New garden wall and garden store. Installation of a air source heat pump.

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 88 docs
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  • Woodside House , Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7WJ

    25/01138/COND Submitted 24 Mar 2025 250 yards away

    Discharge of conditions 4 (Proposed walls - detailed drawings), 5 (Hard landscape design proposals),8 (External Lighting (Bespoke Trigger - requires approval of details prior to installation of new lighting)) and 11 (Soft Landscape Scheme) of application 24/01889/FUL (Internal and external alterations to the removal of the garage and porch, reconfiguration of the east elevation and a new porch. Reinstatement of a hipped roof, replacement of a felt roof, renewal of the slate roof, alterations to the south projecting bay and new window and door joinery. New garden wall and garden store. Installation of a air source heat pump.)

    Granted Conditions Extension Roofing +1 16 docs
    Small domestic
  • Woodside House , Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7WJ

    26/03456/COND Submitted 10 Sep 2026 250 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~11 Nov

    Discharge of condition 9 (Ecological Compliance Statement / Follow) of application 24/01889/FUL (Internal and external alterations to the removal of the garage and porch, reconfiguration of the east elevation and a new porch. Reinstatement of a hipped roof, replacement of a felt roof, renewal of the slate roof, alterations to the south projecting bay and new window and door joinery. New garden wall and garden store. Installation of a air source heat pump.)

    Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Roofing +1
    Small domestic
  • Woodside House , Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7WJ

    24/01890/LBA Submitted 17 May 2024 250 yards away

    Internal and external alterations to the removal of the garage and porch, reconfiguration of the east elevation and a new porch. Reinstatement of a hipped roof, replacement of a felt roof, renewal of the slate roof, alterations to the south projecting bay and new window and door joinery. New garden wall and garden store. Installation of a air source heat pump

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing +1 83 docs
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