25/P/2418/TPO

1. 20 Nov 2025

   Received by North Somerset

2. 4 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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.

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  20 Nov 2025 0m away Trees
• 26/P/1398/TPO Awaiting decision

  56 The Deans Portishead BS20 6DZ

  One semi mature oak tree ( Quercus ) to rear garden of number 56 the deans, seeking permission to crown lift the lower canopy by 3m and thin the inner canopy by 15% to create more space and light whilst retaining a natural look

  3 Jul 2026 0m away Trees
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  21 Nov 2025 125m away Householder
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  24 Jan 2023 140m away Amendments

• 26/P/1333/TRCA Granted

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  24 Jun 2026 Trees
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  14 May 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1218/TRCA Granted

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• 26/P/1114/TRCA Granted

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  27 May 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1033/TPO Granted

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  18 May 2026 Trees