Planning application
2 George Close Backwell BS48 3LZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1- Eucalyptus spp. (Eucalyptus tree) in rear garden fell tree to ground level and grind out or treat stump to prevent regrowth (if required). Reason: The tree is situated approximately 2.5m from the house, raising concerns about potential damage to the patio, building's foundations and underground drainage due to root spread..
As published by the council, reference 25/P/2009/TRCA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/P/2009/TRCA
- Type
- Works to trees - Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: No objection (tree/hed) unconditional
- Received
- 30 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 1 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 14 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Backwell
- Parish
- Backwell
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BS48 3LZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the North Somerset register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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25/P/2394/FUH Granted
2 George Close Backwell BS48 3LZ
Demolition of the existing conservatory and proposed erection of a replacement single storey rear extension.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2025
Received by North Somerset
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1 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Nov 2025
Decision issued: No objection (tree/hed) unconditional
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26 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
North Somerset granted permission on 14 November 2025, 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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