Planning application
Fairfield School Car Park Fairfield Way Backwell
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
To reduce silver birch ( blue pin ) 2.5 meter reduction. Install new bracing above old static bracing.
As published by the council, reference 26/P/0323/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/P/0323/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refuse
- Received
- 12 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 12 May 2026
- Ward
- Backwell
- Parish
- Backwell
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Feb 2026
Received by Bristol, City of
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4 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 May 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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21 Jul 2026
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4 documents on file for this application
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Bristol, City of refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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