Planning application
5 Lime Tree Gardens Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6DY
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
T1 Horse Chestnut Crown lift to 6 metres and crown thinning of 30% within the trees canopy to extend the longevity of the tree to grow well in future years to come.
As published by the council, reference 25/05954/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05954/TR
- Type
- Tree Works
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split decision
- Received
- 8 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 8 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 27 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Wetherby
- Parish
- Boston Spa Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LS23 6DY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Oct 2025
Received by Leeds
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27 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Split decision
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20 Jul 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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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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