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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 areaG4 - R

Freeway Trust Leigh Court Activity Centre Pill Road Abbots Leigh

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Application summary

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Decided
Application type
Works to TPO
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
19 May 2026
Determination deadline
14 Jul 2026
Local authority
North Somerset Council

Application overview

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 areaG4 - R

Proposal details

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26/P/0850/TPO
Ward
Pill
Parish
Abbots Leigh
Agent
bristol tree care

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Freeway Trust Leigh Court Activity Centre Pill Road Abbots Leigh

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TREE OFFICER REPORTDelegated Report · PDF14 Jul 2026View
DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF14 Jul 2026View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF21 Apr 2026View
TREE SITE LOCATION PLANPlan21 Apr 2026View

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