Proposal
T1 large birch - Requesting approval for the tree to be removed to ground level. It is leaning towards the property at 23 Westgate and is causing a number of problems and concerns. The tree is of poor quality and decayed. It has had debris and branches fall onto the front of the property at 23 Westgate and car. There is a concern and risk that the tree is likely to cause damage to my property and drive. It has outgrown its position, leaning towards 23 Westgate and too large for its position. It needs to be removed/reduced to ground level.
As published by the council, reference 25/05772/TR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2025
Received by Leeds
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22 Oct 2025
Decision issued: No Objection
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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