Planning application
8 Castle Close Flax Bourton BS48 3RG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Beech tree - The tree currently has an acceptable level of risk associated with it as no failure associated characteristics were identified during the assessment. That being said it is recommended that the tree is crown reduced. As the tree has been previously reduced a re- reduction by no more than to the previous pruning points by drop crotch reduction is recommended. This would involve reducing the crown height and spread by 2-3 m by removing branches no larger than 100-120mm diameter to suitably sized growth points. This would help reduce chances of branch failure without causing excessive losses in photosynthetic material. In particular bringing down the ?shoulders? ( just out from centre top of tree) which would reduce lever forces on primary limbs by the greatest amount in this particular instance.
As published by the council, reference 26/P/1061/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/P/1061/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 20 May 2026
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Winford
- Parish
- Flax Bourton
- Postcode
- BS48 3RG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 May 2026
Received by Bristol, City of
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11 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Bristol, City of took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
17 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 100% granted
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The process from here
This application is with Bristol, City of for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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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8 Castle Close Flax Bourton BS48 3RG
95% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct
T1 - Beech tree - The tree currently has an acceptable level of risk associated with it as no failure associated characteristics were identified during the assessment. That being said it is recommended that the tree is crown reduced. As the tree has been previously reduced a re- reduction by no more than to the previous pruning points by drop crotch reduction is recommended. This would involve reducing the crown height and spread by 2-3 m by removing branches no larger than 100-120mm diameter to suitably sized growth points. This would help reduce chances of branch failure without causing excessive losses in photosynthetic material. In particular bringing down the ?shoulders? ( just out from centre top of tree) which would reduce lever forces on primary limbs by the greatest amount in this particular instance.
Awaiting decision Trees -
Charlton Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton BS48 3QE
91% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
Partial demolition of existing conservatory and proposed erection of single storey rear/side extension.
Awaiting decision Extension Demolition 9 docsSmall domestic -
Rose Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QE
Proposed conversion of the existing detached Garage into annex accommodation including sleeping, kitchen and wet room facilities.
Granted Householder 12 docsDomestic -
Rose Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QE
Proposed conversion of the existing detached Garage into annex accommodation.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs -
Charlton Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton BS48 3QE
92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
Partial demolition of existing conservatory and proposed erection of single storey rear/side extension.
Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 9 docsSmall domestic -
Rose Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QE
Proposed conversion of the existing detached Garage into annex accommodation.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs
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26/P/1208/TPO Split decision
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26/P/1250/TPO Granted
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T001 -Norway Maples: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turning circle. T002 - Tree of Heaven: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turning circle. T003- Norway Maple: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turning circle. Prune lower west of canopy to give 1.5 m clearance from building. T004 - Norway Maple: crown lift west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over turning circle. Prune lower west of canopy to give 1.5 m clearance from building. T005 - Norway maple: crown lift lower west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over path. And prune lower west canopy to give 1.5 m clearance from building. T007 - Norway maple: crown lift lower west of canopy to give clearance from ground of 5m over path. T009 - Norway Maple: crown lift to give clearance from ground of 3 m over playground. T012 - Norway Maple: crown lift to give clearance from ground of 3 m over playground. T014 - Norway Maple crown lift to give clearance from the ground of 3m. T015 - Norway Maple crown lift to give clearance from the ground of 3m. T016 - Norway Maple crown lift to give clearance from the ground of 3m. T035 - Feild Maple (possibly not covered by TPO map either indicates field maple or poplar, if poplar then may not be applicable.) - Crown lift to give clearance from the ground of 3m. G13 - 5 Norway Maple and 1 Ash tree. Prune back North lower canopy to give 1.5-2m clearance of building. ( to suitable growth points).
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26/P/1741/TPO Awaiting decision
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26/P/1345/TRCA Granted
4 Herbert Road Clevedon BS21 7ND
Oak (T1) - Remove to ground level due to canopy being too large for situation, limiting use of garden space due to significant light loss, along with constant sap/debris drop for small courtyard garden where regular summer entertaining takes place (Number 5). Gingko (T2) - Crown Reduce back to old points approximately 2 metres of vertical growth and 1.5 - 2 metres of lateral growth. The property is owned by Mr and Mrs Adby who live out of area, but is rented and letted through Reeds Rains estate agents Clevedon.