Freeway Trust Leigh Court Activity Centre Pill Road Abbots Leigh

Registered 26/P/0850/TPO
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
19 May 2026
Postcode
BS8 3RA

Description

T1 Yew tree - Raise canopy of tree to 3 meters. - Targeted reduction of limbs that grow over neighbouring property and orchard cottage. Cut back to allow 1 meter clearance from any property or boundary line. T3 Holm Oak and T2 Beech tree on boundary of Orchard Cottage - T2 Beech tree to have its lowest 2 branches removed and the T3 Holm oak to have its lowest 3 branches reduced back to the previously cut points 1.5 - 2 meters G1 Main car park and Rock garden. Car park area - Clear all trees ( 7 Sycamores , 1 Hazel, 1 Silver Maple ) back so that the tarmac area is to be free of over hang. Cutting back is to be carried out to the height of the lamp posts only , Upper canopy to be left. - 1 Sycamore tree to be felled carefully in sections. To clear foliage from obstructing the street lights and so allow safe access for service users. Rock Garden - Raise canopy of the trees overhanging the garden to allow free access to the garden and to allow more light in. To clear foliage from obstructing the street lights and so allow safe access for service users. G2 Area of fence line that runs between the woodland car park and the entrance to Orchard Cottage Hazel tree where branches are growing trough and on communication lines. - remove any limbs that are in contact with lines or will be in contact in the near future. Multiple areas of Laurel, Hazel, Elder that are growing over wooden fence. - cut any tree that is in contact with the fence back to leave at least 1m clearance from the fence line To prevent further damage to property. G3 Oil tank and Car park area of woodland school. Oil tank - cut back Laurel trees to allow at least 2 meters clearance from the fence line around the tank, to allow access for re -fuelling. Car Park area G4 - R

North Somerset
Planning Authority Score
5.4/10
Average
#127 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Somerset ranks #126 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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North Somerset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #152 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #174 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #126 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #108 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
123 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
46 decided
1,148
Total decisions
138 refused in 2025