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3 Beechwood Drive Portishead BS20 8ES

Granted North Somerset 26/P/1006/TPO Works to TPO

Works: Trees Domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/P/1006/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/P/1006/TPO
Type
Works to TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Approve
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Decided
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Portishead West
Parish
Portishead
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BS20 8ES

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 May 2026

    Received by North Somerset

  2. 19 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Approve

Who's behind it

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Swift tree surgery Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Hawkey Applicant, registered in Wrexham

Active · incorporated 2013 · Wrexham

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

  • TREE OFFICER REPORT Delegated Report · 11 Aug 2026
  • DECISION NOTICE Decision Notice · 11 Aug 2026
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 14 May 2026
  • TREE SITE LOCATION PLAN Plan · 14 May 2026
  • 23_P_0357_TPO-ARBORICULTURAL_REPORT_3_BEECHWOOD_DRIVE_PORTISHEAD-3245560 Application Support Info · 14 May 2026

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What this grant of permission means

North Somerset granted permission on 11 August 2026, 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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