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St Stephens Church Morris Lane Kirkstall Leeds

Granted Leeds 24/06116/LATR Local Authority Tree Works

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Boundary row of mature mixed broadleaves predominantly sycamore surrounding St Stephens church yard along the boundaries with Park mount, Vicarage Terrace, Vicarage View, Station parade and Morris lane. many of the trees around the perimeter of St Stephens have low overhanging branches encroaching the highway and footpaths well below the statutory heights. Recommendations: to crown lift all trees around the boundaries to 5.2m over the highway and 2.5m over the paths

As published by the council, reference 24/06116/LATR

Application record

Reference
24/06116/LATR
Type
Local Authority Tree Works
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
22 Oct 2024
Validated
22 Oct 2024
Decided
18 Dec 2024
Ward
Kirkstall
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
LS5 3HB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Oct 2024

    Received by Leeds

  2. 18 Dec 2024

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 6 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Leeds granted permission on 18 December 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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