Planning application
37 The Drive Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AE
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T2 Oak - Formally request to fell and remove. The tree in question has become significantly larger raising safety concerns since the last application in 2021. This oak has outgrown its place within a garden environment with branches and foliage so low to the ground. As per last appeal, LCC states that if the removal of the oak is allowed it shall be replaced by 1 no Oak planted of 2.7m planted on site with suitable space around it, which is the intention
As published by the council, reference 25/04930/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 25/04930/TR
- Type
- Tree Works
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 19 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 19 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 3 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Harewood
- Parish
- Bardsey-cum-Rigton Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LS17 9AE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Aug 2025
Received by Leeds
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3 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Refused
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20 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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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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