56 The Deans Portishead BS20 6DZ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
One semi mature oak tree ( Quercus ) to rear garden of number 56 the deans, seeking permission to crown lift the lower canopy by 3m and thin the inner canopy by 15% to create more space and light whilst retaining a natural look Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 59. The consultation period closed on 3 Aug 2026.
Documents 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 2
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Important details
- Council
- North Somerset
- Application type
- Works to TPO
- Postcode
- BS20 6DZ
- Received
- 3 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 17 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Portishead West
- Parish
- Portishead
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 11 Sept 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- KAD tree care
Decision outlook
Day 59, past the statutory target. 99% of tree and landscaping works in North Somerset are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 16 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 12 Sept 2026.
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Public comments
3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 3 Aug 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
9 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
North Somerset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #96 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).
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