Planning application
256 Burley Road Burley Leeds LS4 2LA
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 mature Ash -To fell and remove. Replant with Rowan and Silver Birch tree. Exposed roots and outgrown location. T2 Ash -Crown lift to 7m and reduce end weight of overhanging branches affecting road by 3m, to avoid future failures
As published by the council, reference 26/00026/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00026/TR
- Type
- Tree Works
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split decision
- Received
- 2 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 16 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Kirkstall
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LS4 2LA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jan 2026
Received by Leeds
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16 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Split decision
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsAfter the decision
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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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