98 West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BE

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Received by North Somerset

2. 20 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 September 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 98 West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BE

  26/P/1498/TRCA Submitted 17 Jul 2026 0m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  T1 -Mixed species group T2 - Ash T3 - Ash T4 - Ash T5 - Ash T1- Hazel (common)- Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 98 West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BE

  26/P/0939/TRCA Submitted 5 May 2026 0m away

  TG1 Ash and Sycamore of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report. Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring property 100 West Town Road, BS48 3BE.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 98 West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BE

  26/P/0939/TRCA Submitted 5 May 2026 0m away

  TG1 Ash and Sycamore of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report. Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring property 100 West Town Road, BS48 3BE.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Green West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BG

  16/P/0136/F Submitted 22 Dec 2015 44m away

  Application to vary conditions 2 and 13 and remove of condition 12 attached to planning permission 13/P/2046/F (Erection of 2 no. detached 2-storey dwellings with garages removal of hedge (part) to provide vehicular access) to allow for amendment to design detail, remove condition for sustainable Homes requirement and to allow the two dwellings to be built and occupied independently of one another

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Several homes

• The Green West Town Road Backwell BS48 3BG

  16/P/0136/F Submitted 22 Dec 2015 44m away

  Application to vary conditions 2 and 13 and remove of condition 12 attached to planning permission 13/P/2046/F (Erection of 2 no. detached 2-storey dwellings with garages removal of hedge (part) to provide vehicular access) to allow for amendment to design detail, remove condition for sustainable Homes requirement and to allow the two dwellings to be built and occupied independently of one another

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Several homes

• 9 The Green Backwell BS48 3BG

  25/P/2419/FUH Submitted 20 Nov 2025 44m away

  Proposed erection of a conservatory and link extension to the South Elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 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/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
• 26/P/1707/TPO Awaiting decision

  32 Badger Rise Portishead Bristol BS20 8AX

  G1 Mixed species of trees, Raise Crowns to 3mtrs. Reason : To erect boundary fence. These works will have minimal effect to the amenity value and are minimal works to protected trees with very little foliage below 3mtrs.

  19 Aug 2026 Trees