8 Castle Close Flax Bourton BS48 3RG

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by North Somerset

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Somerset took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Somerset for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Somerset decided tree works applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 8 Castle Close Flax Bourton BS48 3RG

  26/P/1061/TPO Submitted 20 May 2026 0m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  T1 - Beech tree - The tree currently has an acceptable level of risk associated with it as no failure associated characteristics were identified during the assessment. That being said it is recommended that the tree is crown reduced. As the tree has been previously reduced a re- reduction by no more than to the previous pruning points by drop crotch reduction is recommended. This would involve reducing the crown height and spread by 2-3 m by removing branches no larger than 100-120mm diameter to suitably sized growth points. This would help reduce chances of branch failure without causing excessive losses in photosynthetic material. In particular bringing down the ?shoulders? ( just out from centre top of tree) which would reduce lever forces on primary limbs by the greatest amount in this particular instance.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Charlton Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton BS48 3QE

  26/P/1552/FUH Submitted 24 Jul 2026 88m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Partial demolition of existing conservatory and proposed erection of single storey rear/side extension.

  Awaiting decision Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Rose Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QE

  21/P/2083/FUH Submitted 16 Jul 2021 88m away

  Proposed conversion of the existing detached Garage into annex accommodation including sleeping, kitchen and wet room facilities.

  Granted Householder 12 docs
  Domestic

• Rose Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QE

  21/P/2084/LBC Submitted 16 Jul 2021 88m away

  Proposed conversion of the existing detached Garage into annex accommodation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• Charlton Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton BS48 3QE

  26/P/1552/FUH Submitted 24 Jul 2026 88m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Partial demolition of existing conservatory and proposed erection of single storey rear/side extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Rose Cottage Post Office Lane Flax Bourton North Somerset BS48 3QE

  21/P/2084/LBC Submitted 16 Jul 2021 88m away

  Proposed conversion of the existing detached Garage into annex accommodation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 26/P/1799/TPO Awaiting decision

  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.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1784/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Edgehill Road Clevedon BS21 7BZ

  Ash Tree (T1) - Carry out Crown Reduction back to previous historical pruning points, up-to 2 metre approx. roadside, between 4 & 4.5 metres approx. upper canopy and between 2 & 3 metres approx. house side, whilst retaining foliage within the remaining canopy.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1779/TPO Awaiting decision

  18 Rickford Road Nailsea BS48 4PY

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

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1741/TPO Awaiting decision

  East End House Nowhere Lane Nailsea BS48 2PT

  Ash (T1) Fell

  24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/P/1712/TPO Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Care Home 157 High Street Yatton BS49 4DB

  The tree (with TPO reference number 666) marked T1 in the attached tree safety and maintenance report, Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Perpurea') requires pruning to lift lower branches away from adjacent building and roofs. see photograph in report indicating proposed pruning.

  19 Aug 2026 Trees