Planning application
51 Hough Top Swinnow Leeds LS13 4QW
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, T2, T3 Sycamore: Crown lift by selective removal of lower secondary and tertiary branches only to achieve a crown clearance of approximately 7 to 8 metres above ground level. No primary structural limbs will be removed, and the overall crown form, leaf area and physiological function will be retained. The trees are positioned on a steeply sloping garden where the dense lower canopy heavily restricts light to the ground layer. The proposed crown lifting will increase dappled light penetration beneath the canopy to allow the establishment of a native understory planting scheme, improving biodiversity and habitat value while retaining the trees? amenity and canopy presence. The works are limited to minor lower canopy management to support ecological garden use without altering the overall size or character of the trees.
As published by the council, reference 26/01895/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01895/TR
- Type
- Tree Works
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split decision
- Received
- 31 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 31 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 18 May 2026
- Ward
- Pudsey
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LS13 4QW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Mar 2026
Received by Leeds
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18 May 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
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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