3 Beechwood Drive Portishead North Somerset BS20 8ES

1. 16 Feb 2023

   Received by North Somerset

2. 24 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 May 2023

   Decision issued: Split decision

4. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 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 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

• 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/1683/TPO Granted

  The Cottage Oxhouse Lane Failand BS8 3SL

  Group TPO number: 177. The following number system (T1 - T5) is the reference for the position of each specimen on the sketch plan provided. Monkey Puzzle (T1), dead standing specimen - Fell to ground level and remove stump with a mechanised stump grinder, to allow space and suitable ground for replanting in its place. Field Maple (T2) - Light crown reduction of up to 0.5metres in all directions and thin by 20% to tidy form and provide clearance from driveway. Cherry (T3), tree is in decline. Lots of epicormic regrowth and evidence of extensive retrenchment. - Fell to ground level. There is a small, self-set Cherry growing within this area, which is healthy and will proudly take place of the dying specimen. Willow (T4), multi-stemmed specimen with included unions at ground level which are separating. - Remove x2 broken branches, and reduce the length of the western limb by up to 2.5metres to a suitable growth point, to reduce the weight and therefore mitigate further stem separation. Monterey Cypress (T5), smaller diameter, heavily leaning (towards the road) specimen rooted between the larger Monterey and Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level, to allow space and separation between the larger surrounding trees.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1799/TPO Granted

  8A St Marys Grove Nailsea BS48 4NQ

  T1 Horse Chestnut. Reduce side of tree overhanging dwelling of 10b St marys grove. So a 2 metre gap between dwelling and tree. Reduce remaining canopy by 1.5 metres. To contain size of tree. T2 lime tree. Reduce overhang next to house by 1.5metres to contain size of tree. T3 lime tree. Reduce overhang next to house by 1.5 metres to contain size of tree. T4 Hazel Tree. Reduce overhang next to house by 1.5 metres to contain size of tree.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1779/TPO Granted

  18 Rickford Road Nailsea BS48 4PY

  Oak (T1) Crown reduction back to old points (2mtrs).

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1646/TPO Granted

  12A The Avenue Clevedon BS21 7ED

  T1, (Robinia pseudoacacia) - Carry out crown reduction of between 2 and 2.5 metres on lateral branches (lower/mid canopy) and up to 3 metres throughout the very upper canopy, as part of general canopy management mitigating risk of potential branch breakages during adverse weather conditions.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1647/TPO Granted

  31A Bryant Gardens Clevedon BS21 5HE

  T1 (Oak) - Carry out Crown Reduction of up-to 2 metres back to historical pruning points as part of management of a very large canopy for position which affects multiple residents, particularly the new builds directly behind.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees