Skip to content
PlanIndex Get alerts
Menu

Planning application

4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ

Granted Leeds 26/01004/TR Tree Works

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T3 Sycamore - Proposal for crown thinning, app. 20% and removal of the lowest branches to the ground. The tree is in good condition, girth 3.5m The tree is now over hanging roofs to 4 maple drive and neighbouring 5 Maple drive causing concerns with potential falling branches. Light is also an issue. Amended by applicant to thinning only.

As published by the council, reference 26/01004/TR

Application record

Reference
26/01004/TR
Type
Tree Works
Status
Current
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Decided
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Farnley & Wortley
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
LS12 5RZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Leeds register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/03376/TR Split decision

    4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ

    T1 Sycamore: Draw back the overhanging branches on the north side of the crown by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable lateral branches and natural growth points, maintaining the tree's natural form. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T2, T3 Beech: Draw back the east side of both trees by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable growth points and lateral branches to retain a balanced crown. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T4 Holly: Fell

    Decided 27 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02282/TR Refused

    4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ

    T3 Sycamore - Proposal for crown thinning, app. 20% and removal of the lowest branches to the ground. The tree is in good condition, girth 3.5m The tree is now over hanging roofs to 4 maple drive and neighbouring 5 Maple drive causing concerns with potential falling branches. Light is also an issue. Amended by applicant to thinning only.

    Decided 22 Apr 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Feb 2026

    Received by Leeds

  2. 22 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.

Open the documents

What this grant of permission means

Leeds granted permission on 22 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ

    26/02282/TR Submitted 24 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    T3 Sycamore - Proposal for crown thinning, app. 20% and removal of the lowest branches to the ground. The tree is in good condition, girth 3.5m The tree is now over hanging roofs to 4 maple drive and neighbouring 5 Maple drive causing concerns with potential falling branches. Light is also an issue. Amended by applicant to thinning only.

    Refused Trees 6 docs

  • 4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ

    26/03376/TR Submitted 1 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T1 Sycamore: Draw back the overhanging branches on the north side of the crown by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable lateral branches and natural growth points, maintaining the tree's natural form. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T2, T3 Beech: Draw back the east side of both trees by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable growth points and lateral branches to retain a balanced crown. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T4 Holly: Fell

    Split decision Trees 7 docs

  • 9 Lawns House Chapel Lane Farnley Leeds LS12 5DT

    23/01585/FU Submitted 30 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration, and internal alterations

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 7 Maple Croft Farnley Leeds LS12 5RU

    25/05793/FU Submitted 9 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    First floor rear extension

    Refused Full applications Extension 4 docs

  • The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane Farnley Leeds LS12 5EU

    26/00876/TR Submitted 13 Feb 2026 100 yards away

    Emergency Tree Works: T1 Sycamore: Fell and remove.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • Farnley Park High School Chapel Lane Leeds 12 2515-3201

    24/264/03/FU Submitted 26 Jun 2003 200 yards away

    Detached prefabricated classroom to school

    Granted Full applications

In Leeds

  • 26/05914/TR Granted

    Offices Fulford Grange Micklefield Lane Rawdon Leeds LS19 6BA

    T1 Wych Elm: Fell the tree to ground level. T2 Mature Ash: Fell or pollard See Application for additional information.

    4 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/05901/TR Granted

    43 Kensington Terrace Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1BE

    T1 Cherry: To reduce the canopy of the by approximately 2.5-3m. Giving clearance away from the telephone wires.

    2 Nov 2026 Trees
  • 26/05796/TR Granted

    3 Chiltern Court Rodley Leeds LS13 1PT

    T1 Willow: Reduce size by 50%.

    30 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/05541/TR Granted

    Rowan Cottage Woodacre Crescent Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DQ

    H1 Beech- Remove

    29 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/05533/TR Granted

    South Lawn Main Street East Keswick Leeds LS17 9DB

    T1 Cedar - To remove to ground level.

    29 Oct 2026 Trees