Planning application
26/P/0716/TPO
132 Hillside Road Portishead BS20 8LG
Proposal
T1-5 Sycamore Reduce 5 trees by approximately 2 metres all over back to previous pruning points. Approval was last granted in 2022. We would like to gain approval for maintenance schedule of 3-5 year periods. The trees are becoming dominant with in the garden with dense foliage during the summer months affecting the custodians enjoyment of their garden. The trees are also subject to significant Squirrel damage resulting in numerous failures within the canopy over the years and recently a larger limb that fell into the garden and road. We propose that an end weight reduction will alleviate loading on the damaged branching and reduce the need for complete removal damaged branching adversely altering the structure of the canopy. These trees were last pruned in 2010 therefore have not been pruned in 12 years. we propose that a moderate reduction at this point would keep pruning wound to a minimal diameter and prevent any need for more severe pruning in future. Please note that the trees comprise of multiple stems with poorly formed low level unions.
As published by the council, reference 26/P/0716/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
31 Mar 2026
Received by North Somerset
-
8 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
2 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Split decision
-
26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
The process from here
The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.
If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.
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
-
26/P/0716/TPO Split decision
132 Hillside Road Portishead BS20 8LG
T1-5 Sycamore Reduce 5 trees by approximately 2 metres all over back to previous pruning points. Approval was last granted in 2022. We would like to gain approval for maintenance schedule of 3-5 year periods. The trees are becoming dominant with in the garden with dense foliage during the summer months affecting the custodians enjoyment of their garden. The trees are also subject to significant Squirrel damage resulting in numerous failures within the canopy over the years and recently a larger limb that fell into the garden and road. We propose that an end weight reduction will alleviate loading on the damaged branching and reduce the need for complete removal damaged branching adversely altering the structure of the canopy. These trees were last pruned in 2010 therefore have not been pruned in 12 years. we propose that a moderate reduction at this point would keep pruning wound to a minimal diameter and prevent any need for more severe pruning in future. Please note that the trees comprise of multiple stems with poorly formed low level unions.
-
26/P/1532/FUH Awaiting decision
300 Down Road Portishead BS20 8JT
Demolition of the existing single storey porch extension and raised terrace and proposed erection of a new raised terrace to the rear and associated alterations.
-
26/P/0958/FUH Granted
290 Down Road Portishead BS20 8JT
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, canopy front porch and rear dormer with front rooflights. Creation of a raised rear patio.
-
26/P/0958/FUH Granted
290 Down Road Portishead BS20 8JT
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, canopy front porch and rear dormer with front rooflights. Creation of a raised rear patio.
-
26/P/1532/FUH Awaiting decision
300 Down Road Portishead BS20 8JT
Demolition of the existing single storey porch extension and raised terrace and proposed erection of a new raised terrace to the rear and associated alterations.
-
26/P/0337/FUH Granted
6 Redcliffe Close Portishead BS20 8HB
Proposed removal of existing conservatory, erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to form livable space. Creation of raised rear decking and replacement/alteration of fenestration and finishings.
Other trees applications
In North Somerset
-
26/P/1333/TRCA Granted
8 Moorlands Close Nailsea BS48 2DR
Ash - Crown lift to 2.5m and crown thin by 20%
-
26/P/1008/TPO Granted
19 Walton Crescent Winford BS40 8DD
TPO 701 (T29) Cherry - 1.5m crown reduction
-
26/P/1218/TRCA Granted
7 Brean Down Avenue Weston-super-Mare BS23 4JH
Willow- reduce crown by up to 3 metres
-
26/P/1114/TRCA Granted
51 The Glebe Wrington BS40 5LX
Elder - Fell
-
26/P/1033/TPO Granted
Plantation Workshop Cleeve Hill Road Cleeve BS49 4PJ
Ash (T1) Fell. Tree appears to be dead with no leaf coverage. Ash (T2) Fell. Ash dieback present with less than 50% leaf coverage.