Proposal
T1 Sycamore: To crown reduce by 15% all round. This would be a 1.5m reduction from the top, a 1m from the side over the garden and 2m from the side over the school.
As published by the council, reference 26/00236/TR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jan 2026
Received by Leeds
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10 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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25/05205/TR Split decision
1 Pinfold Close Methley Leeds LS26 9LA
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce the tree by 15% all round. This would a 1.5m reduction from the top, a 1m from the side over the garden and 2m from the side over the school. This is to re balance the tree, following previous pruning to one side in the past
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25/04133/FU Refused
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Two storey side extension, including juliet balcony to rear; replacement of existing windows with anthracite UPVC frames
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26/02407/FU Refused
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Removal of shed to side and construction of part two storey, part single storey front/side extension with dormer window to front /rear; bay window to front and relocation of front door
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26/01262/FU Granted
16 Taylor Grove Methley Leeds LS26 9AD
Single storey extension to side and rear
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26/01607/FU Granted
11 Taylor Grove Methley Leeds LS26 9AD
Single Storey Rear Extension and New Side Window
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25/06750/CLP Granted
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Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a detached outbuilding to the rear
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26/04253/TR Awaiting decision
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26/04255/TR Awaiting decision
3 Grosvenor Terrace Headingley Leeds LS6 2DY
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26/03834/TR Granted
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Carry out works listed in the attached tree report.
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26/04256/TR Awaiting decision
22 Long Row Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AA
T1 Turkish Oak: Crown Lift to 2.5m and crown thin by 20% 1 in 5 branches to lightly shape to maintain form.
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26/04246/TR Awaiting decision
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T1 Beech: Reduce height by 1-1.5m and spread by 1-1.5m.