Planning application
26/02143/CPN
Wilmer Villas 80 Emm Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4AP
Proposal
Fell T1 and T2 Ash trees located in the alleyway to the rear of Wilmer Drive. The trees are in direct contact with the boundary retaining wall of 80 Emm Lane, which has partially collapsed in places adjacent to the trees. This has resulted in an unstable and unsafe condition, creating a risk to users of the adjacent garden and driveway areas. The wall is being affected where it meets the trees, and continued interaction between the roots/trunk and the structure is contributing to ongoing movement and deterioration. The space is used as a driveway and garden access route, including by children, creating a safety concern. Photographs are attached showing the current condition.
As published by the council, reference 26/02143/CPN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by Bradford
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Bradford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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