Planning application
The Cottage Oxhouse Lane Failand BS8 3SL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Group TPO number: 177. The following number system (T1 - T5) is the reference for the position of each specimen on the sketch plan provided. Monkey Puzzle (T1), dead standing specimen - Fell to ground level and remove stump with a mechanised stump grinder, to allow space and suitable ground for replanting in its place. Field Maple (T2) - Light crown reduction of up to 0.5metres in all directions and thin by 20% to tidy form and provide clearance from driveway. Cherry (T3), tree is in decline. Lots of epicormic regrowth and evidence of extensive retrenchment. - Fell to ground level. There is a small, self-set Cherry growing within this area, which is healthy and will proudly take place of the dying specimen. Willow (T4), multi-stemmed specimen with included unions at ground level which are separating. - Remove x2 broken branches, and reduce the length of the western limb by up to 2.5metres to a suitable growth point, to reduce the weight and therefore mitigate further stem separation. Monterey Cypress (T5), smaller diameter, heavily leaning (towards the road) specimen rooted between the larger Monterey and Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level, to allow space and separation between the larger surrounding trees.
As published by the council, reference 26/P/1683/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/P/1683/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 7 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- BS8 3SL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2026
Received by North Somerset
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7 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 November 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.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
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.
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Granted Trees 4 docs -
Failand Chase Oxhouse Lane Failand BS8 3SL
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Failand Chase Oxhouse Lane Failand BS8 3SL
Oak (T1) Crown lift over the drive to 5m, by removing secondary laterals only. Low branches limiting access to the property. Yew (T2) Crown reduce by 0.5-1m all round and crown lift to 3m. Works required to balance the overall shape following overhead power line clearance works. Yew (T3) Crown lift by 1m to clear garage roof. Yew (T4) Crown lift to 3m to leave a clear lower trunk and better access to parking area.
Granted Trees 4 docs
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