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121A High Street Portishead

26/P/0369/TPOWorks to TPORefused

Refused on 13 May 2026

Council decision: Refuse3 reasons for refusal

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Proposal

T1 - Juglans regia - Fell and grind out remaining stump.

Received
19 February 2026
Council
North Somerset
Ward
Portishead South
Agent
Woodstock Tree Services
  1. Received19 Feb
  2. Validated4 Mar
  3. Consult.
  4. Target29 Apr
  5. Decided13 May

Decided in 70 days (council typically 56)

About this application

This is a tree application at 121A High Street Portishead. North Somerset has handled 1,831 applications of this type. This one was decided in 83 days, 4 weeks longer than North Somerset's typical decision time. The site is in 1 listed building nearby. There has been 1 other application at this address. In the past year there have been 32 applications across Portishead South.

96% of trees applications at North Somerset were approved. Across all application types, the council typically decides in about 8 weeks (median).

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Why it was refused

  1. Evidence from an appropriate person to show that the tree is the cause of the damage to the wall has not been submitted and the applicant has answered 'no' to the question relating to damage to surrounding infrastructure.
  2. Alternatives to tree removal have not been explored or ruled out - please see delegated report for further details.
  3. The proposed works will result in an unacceptable loss of visual amenity. You can read the full report on our website at www.n- somerset.gov.uk/lookatplanningapplications. If you do not have a computer you can use the free computers at any North Somerset Library and at the Town Hall. The library and reception staff can help you. Your right of Appeal You can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate against the decision of the Council, but you must do so in writing within 28 days from the date you receive this decision. You should contact the Planning Inspectorate for details of how to appeal at: The Environment Team, Room 3/25, Hawk Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 If you intend to submit an appeal that you would like examined by inquiry then you must notify the Local Planning Authority and Planning Inspectorate (inquiryappeals@planninginspectorate.gov.uk) at least 10 days before submitting the appeal. Further details are on GOV.UK. APPLICATION NUMBER – 26/P/0369/TPO Decision R1TPOZ (TPO - refuse) Compensation If you suffer any loss or damage which is caused or incurred in consequence of this refusal of consent, you may be entitled to recover from the Council compensation in respect of such loss or damage. If you wish to make a claim you must do so within 12 months from the date of this decision (or, if you appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, within 12 months from the date of the Planning Inspector’s decision). Please contact Jason Cox at jason.cox@n-somerset.gov.uk if you require any further information regarding this decision.

From the council's decision notice.

Application details

Application type
Works to TPO
Scale / size
Small
Parish
Portishead

Planning application dates

Date validated
4 March 2026
Target decision date
29 April 2026

Applicant and agent

Agent
Woodstock Tree Services
Agent address
26 Coronation Road Downend BS16 5SL

Additional information

Comments
0
Documents
4

Site constraints

Checking the site
2/3
Council recordsAppealsFlood risk

Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.

Also checked, none recorded (23)

flood storage areas, conservation areas, Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, nutrient neutrality catchments, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.

A guide only, from official open data; it is not a planning search. Flood zones cover rivers and sea, not surface water.

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