Wayside Street End Lane Blagdon BS40 7TW Data via plota.co.uk

26/P/0500/TRCA - Works to trees - Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1, Sycamore - A crown reduction by up to 1.5 metres on the southern aspect, to maintain clearance from the utility lines and to balance the canopy from where it has been heavily reduced by utility companies. T2, Cherry Laurel, several stems forming one large rounded canopy - Reduce the several stems back to previous reduction points at approx. 50% height and trim the sides to form. T3, Group of small Maple trees which have been heavily reduced by another party, appearing in a cyclical fashion - lightly prune reshape (1m max.) each tree to maintain a balance and aesthetically pleasing form, and to generate space between each tree to avoid pleaching. T4, Skinny, tall stemmed Ash with suspect Stage 4 Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, situated on the edge of the applicants property boundary and adjacent to the neighbour's garage - fell to a standing habitat monolith at 3 metres, and cut a bat roost habitat into the stem. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Approved
21 Apr 2026

Approved on 21 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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89%
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Above avg (87%) #137 of 296
93%
Householder approved
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73%
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34%
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Minor dwellings approved
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95%
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19 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
52 decided
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