Christchurch Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN Data via plota.co.uk

26/11200/VP - Tree Preservation Order Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 - Sycamore - Reduce back lowest 2 limbs on the eastern aspect of the tree by up to 3m back to the previous pruning points. Requested by St Brenda's Court to reduce low overhang of the property. (TPO 128). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Mar 2026
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Approved
23 Apr 2026

Approved on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF TREE OFFICER REPORT Delegated Report · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF GRANTED Decision · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

IMG TREE LOCATION PLAN Plan · 18 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 18 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

IMG PRUNING PROFILE Supporting document · 18 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Bristol
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
BS8 3BN
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
18 Mar 2026
Ward
Clifton
Parish
Central, Clifton And Harbourside
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
GRANTED
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Gordano Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14789521

Historical activity at this location

34 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Installation of external ramp.
25/13184/F
2024 Approved
T1,T2 - Yew x 2 - Reduce north side of crown by up to 2.5m, crown lift to 4m (secondary l…
24/01318/VC
2021 Approved
Application to approve details in relation to condition 2(samples) of permission 21/00049…
21/02529/COND
2021 Approved
Reconfiguration of the east external staircase.
21/01293/F
2021 Approved
The creation of two ventilation wells to the south side of the church, accommodating four…
21/00049/F
2020 Approved
Erection of temporary structures for pre-school/nursery (Use Class D1) within curtilage o…
20/01438/F
2019 Approved
Reconfiguration of the existing external steps to the east side of the church and the cre…
19/06191/F
2019 Withdrawn
Proposed single storey extension at lower ground floor level to the north side of Christc…
19/02286/F
2018 Approved
Hawthorn (T1) Crown lift to 2m. Crown reduce by 1.5m
18/05631/VC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Withdrawn
3 St Brendas Court Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN
Retrofit existing fenestration and French doors with new slimline glazing units.
25/14087/F
2025 Withdrawn
3 St Brendas Court Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN
Retrofit existing fenestration and French doors with new slimline glazing units.
25/13977/LA
2025 Approved
Garden Flat 2 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EF
Bay - Prune as per pruning profile.
25/14150/VC
2025 Approved
14 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EF
Apple - Fell.
25/13740/VC
2025 Approved
Clifton High School College Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD
Proposed cycle shelter.
25/12824/F
2025 Approved
Clifton High School College Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD
T05 - Tulip Magnolia - Cut back north side by 1m. T07 - Wild Cherry - Remove deadwood and…
25/12780/VC
2025 Approved
12 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EE
Acacia - Remove low branch on left side to clear and reduce side over garden by 2-2.5m.
25/11726/VC
2025 Approved
20 Vyvyan Terrace Bristol BS8 3DG
Internal alterations to include -Extension to existing cupboard space in entrance area. R…
25/11303/LB
2025 Approved
Clifton High School College Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD
5 Day Notice - Purple Cherry Plum - Failed tree removed.
25/11844/VD
2024 Approved
First Floor Flat 5 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EF
T1 - Catalpa Bignoniodes - Reduce canopy height by 3-4m and spread by 2-3m, remove dead w…
24/03061/VC
2024 Approved
First Floor Flat 9 Manilla Road Bristol BS8 4ED
T1 - Fig - Fell. T2 - Pittosporum - Fell.
24/01643/VC
2023 Approved
Crypt Christchurch Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN
Temporary 3 year permission for a 0.6 metres high wooden trellis along the top of existin…
23/03785/F
2024 Approved
Ormlie 53 Clifton Down Road Bristol BS8 4AH
Goat Willow - Reduce crown by 50%.
24/00314/VC
2023 Approved
Clifton High School (3 Clifton Park) College Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD
Proposed play equipment and associated safety surfacing.
23/02555/F
2023 Approved
First Floor Flat 27 Manilla Road Bristol BS8 4EB
T1 - Magnolia - Crown lift to 2.4m over parking bay.
23/04826/VC
2023 Approved
St Brendas Court Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN
T1 - Redwood - Repairs to wall in proximity of tree - See Arb Method Statement (TPO 166).
23/04469/VP
2023 Approved
Garden Flat 2 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EF
Bay - Reduce to a finished height of 4.5m and spread of 2m.
23/03378/VC
2023 Approved
12 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EE
Rebuilding of rear extension, new windows to gable wall & PV solar array to rear roof.
23/00166/H
2023
Crypt Christchurch Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN
Erected a 0.6 metres high wooden trellis along the top of existing railings (1.3 metres h…
23/02776/LA
2023 Approved
1 St Brendas Court Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN
Timber made to measure Mobility access External steps to be fitted over the top of existi…
23/00147/LA
2016 Approved
12 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EE
T1 Gleditsia triacanthos - Reduce crown by 25% and shape.
16/05891/VC
2016 Approved
St Brendas Court Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BN
Snake Bark Maple (T1) Reduce lateral spread by 2m-3m (25%).
16/04749/VC
2016 Approved
Basement Flat 3 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EF
T1 Mountain Ash - crown reduce by 1-2m approx and shape
16/04549/VC
2016 Approved
Ground Floor Flat 2 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EF
T1 Bay - Reduce height by 2m and shape T2 Conifer - Fell
16/04158/VC
2016 Approved
7 Christchurch Road Bristol BS8 4EE
Proposed rear single story framed glass extension, and new front wall railings
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Bristol
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#109 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions

Bristol ranks #112 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

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Bristol decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #190 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #149 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #112 of 296
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #118 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
374 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
30 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
150 decided
2,098
Total decisions
293 refused in the year to March 2026
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