Planning application
Willows House Hirst Mill Lane Saltaire Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 4BQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Sycamore Tree - Crown lift give 3metres ground clearance and prune back to give 2 metres clearance from the property The lower branches are restricting access beneath the canopy and are in direct contact with the glass roof of the outhouse. The proposed pruning will provide suitable clearance, reducing the risk of damage to the structure while maintaining the tree's natural form and long-term health.
As published by the council, reference 26/02589/CPN
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02589/CPN
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 20 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- BD18 4BQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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The process from here
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