3 Beechwood Drive Portishead BS20 8ES

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by Bristol, City of

2. 19 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

Bristol, City of granted permission on 11 August 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.

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.

• 3 Beechwood Drive Portishead BS20 8ES

  26/P/1006/TPO Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  Beech (T1) Fell. Reason It is considered that the tree is in terminal decline. The presence of Ganoderma austrael fruiting bodies around the basal area of the tree and lower stem indicate decay within these area which could potentially compromise the structural integrity of the tree leaving it susceptible to wind throw or stem fracture. Decay cavities at 4m up the stem have further compromised the structural integrity of the tree. The extensive dieback and dead branches within the upper and western canopy would indicate issues with the normal physiological functions of the tree potential resulting from the fungal infection around the base. The dwelling to the south and public footpath to the east are within falling distance were the tree to suffer wind throw or stem fracture. It is therefore considered that the tree poses a significant health and safety risk to the residents, their property and the general public using the footpath. See Arboricultural report attached.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Domestic

• 3 Beechwood Drive Portishead North Somerset BS20 8ES

  23/P/0357/TPO Submitted 16 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  T -1 Beech fell and plant replacement Beech tree. T2- Oak Cut back ( approx 2m) to previous reduction points. T3- Beech remocve deadwood, undertake a climbing inspection to acertain condition of upper stem and canopy. T4- Dead Tree- Remove. G5- Group self set Holly- Remove Holly to allow inspection of large trees growing within the group.

  Split decision Trees 5 docs

• 4 Woodside Gardens Portishead BS20 8EQ

  25/P/1978/TPO Submitted 25 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Beech T1 - Crown reduction by 2m in height through drop crotch reductions to suitable growth points. Removal of approximately 4no. over extended branches to the east should be removed as reduction of the south stem will have made these more exposed to wind loading. reduction of compromised stem to south to 2m above tear out. 2m reduction in height and spread to east.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 4A Woodside Gardens Portishead BS20 8EQ

  26/P/0736/TPO Submitted 1 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  T3 (Mature Beech): multiple cavities found: Fell. T7 (Semi-mature Beech): Fungal outbreak: Fell.

  Granted Trees 32 docs

• 4A Woodside Gardens Portishead BS20 8EQ

  25/P/1844/AOC Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Request to discharge condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement) on application 23/P/0472/FUH.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 2 Woodside Gardens Portishead BS20 8EQ

  23/P/0440/FUH Submitted 28 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new conservatory on the same footprint. External alterations to include, replacement of existing stone terrace wall with glass wall, landscaping alteration to refine existing stairway and erection of gate at the North-West elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/P/1609/TPO Granted

  9 Shaftesbury Close Nailsea BS48 2QH

  Ash X4 (G1) Crown reduction back to old points (8mtrs).

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1691/TRCA Granted

  28 Elmsleigh Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4JN

  T1 Reduce eucalyptus by 2m in height and reshape. T2 Prune cherry tree by 1m.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1214/TPO Withdrawn

  Oldlands Bannerleigh Road Leigh Woods BS8 3PF

  Lime (T1)- Balanced crown reduction by approx 1.5-2.0m - routine maintainance, to maintain the tree at a reasonable size for its location, allowing light to house and garden.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1671/TRCA Granted

  20 Clarence Grove Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4AQ

  T1 holly - reduce holly in rear garden down by 50% (3m)

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1417/TPO Granted

  Rose Cottage Rownham Hill Leigh Woods BS8 3PU

  Rear garden (Top of steps near driveway) T1 - Lawson's cypress by steps - remove to as close to ground level as possible. Holly saplings adjacent and under canopy of Lawsons cypress, remove to as close to ground level as possible. T2 - Small Holly near house - remove to as close to ground level as possible. G3 - Holly group adjacent road - reduce in height by approx 2m and shape sides to match. T1 & T2 removals are part of on-going tree management. The holly is too close to the house and providing unwanted shade. T1 is atop of a small retaining wall, adjacent electrical wire and has previously been topped. Tree is of poor quality and located within a poor location and likely to cause future damage to structures. G3 - To be ongoing managed as a hedge to block the adjacent road noise and lights.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees