Planning application
38 Hawksworth Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 8HE
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1- Silver Birch - Reduce overall height by approximately 15ft (from 45ft to 30ft) and prune lateral to achieve a balanced and natural crown form - To reduce height, minimising the risk of branch failure. The works will improve light penetration to the surrounding area and ensure the tree remains in scale with its setting, while retaining its amenity value and natural form. T2 - Apple Tree - Reduce overall height by approximately 1.5 metres (from 4.5m to 3m) - Prune lateral branches to improve crown structure and shape - To maintain the tree in a healthy and manageable condition, reduce limb weight, and encourage productive fruiting. Works will improve structural integrity and extend the tree?s lifespan while preserving its contribution to the conservation area. G1 - Hedgerow - Reduce height to match adjacent hedgerow on the right-hand side boundary - To maintain a consistent boundary height and improve the visual amenity of the site in keeping with the character of the conservation area. G2 - Hedgerow - Trim and tidy to maintain shape and density - Routine maintenance to promote healthy growth and ensure a neat, well-maintained appearance. G3 - Hedgerow - Trim and tidy to maintain shape and density - Routine maintenance to support plant health and preserve the visual quality of the boundary.
As published by the council, reference 26/02178/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02178/TR
- Type
- Tree Works
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objection
- Received
- 16 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 16 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 1 May 2026
- Ward
- Guiseley & Rawdon
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LS20 8HE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
16 Apr 2026
Received by Leeds
-
1 May 2026
Decision issued: No Objection
-
20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 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.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Leeds granted permission on 1 May 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 500 metres
-
1 Southgate Guiseley Leeds LS20 8HQ
T1 Willow: Removal of one selected stem to improve overall structure, pollard remaining tree to a finished height of approximately 8 to 10 ft . T2 Willow: Reduce the height to match the lilac next to it - As T1
Granted Trees 6 docs -
1 Southgate Guiseley Leeds LS20 8HQ
T1, T2 & T3 Conifer - Fell to ground level. G1 Conifer Hedge - Reduce in height to approximately 10 feet and prune the sides to reduce the overall width and density. G2 Conifer Hedge - Reduce in height to approximately 5 feet and prune the sides to reduce the overall width and density.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
8 Southgate Guiseley Leeds LS20 8HQ
T1 (A) Fir - Remove branches which are hanging over our main roof and risk animal infestation in the roof space. A squirrel was on the roof recently. We would like to provide sufficient clearance between the tree branches and the property. T2 (B) Ash - Remove the entire tree as it is diseased Ash die back T3 (C) Large Fir - The tree is an extremely large tree with overhanging branches on 2 sides of our garden. The aspect is North facing and the East facing. Parts of the crown on these sides will need a lateral reduction in width by approximately 3 metres. The tree causing a blockage of light into the back rooms of our house.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
8 Southgate Guiseley Leeds LS20 8HQ
Demolition of the existing porch and erection of a single storey front extension with associated external works.
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docsSmall domestic -
26 Westgate Guiseley Leeds LS20 8HL
Demolition of attached garage and rear chimney; two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; single storey side and rear extension; single storey front extension; roof lights to rear; alterations to fenestration; associated hard and soft landscaping works
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 13 docsSmall domestic -
Other tree works applications
In Leeds
-
26/04694/TR Granted
St Georges Crypt Great George Street Leeds LS1 3BR
Reduce T5-9 (ash and Sycamore) away from crypt buildings by up to 75cm (not pruning branches any more than 50mm diameter). Remove reaction growth, epicormic on (ash and sycamore) T5-9 T1 Mana ash) reduce crown laterally all around by 1m to reduce suppression of hornbeam (T3) and to stop branches reaching reception building. T13 (common ash) -T14 (common ash) reduce by 1.5m over car park and remove dead wood Please see survey map provided in attached documents
-
26/04590/TR Granted
Bridge End Cottage Bridge Road Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6HD
T1 Oak- Crown lift above road and footpath to 5.5 metres (see Fig 3) Crown lift branches shown on Fig 1 and 2.
-
26/04592/TR Granted
Hedgebank Main Street East Keswick Leeds LS17 9EJ
T1 Flowering Cherry Crown reduction 20% to about 8metres. Tree quite large for back garden and over shadowing neighbours. Front Garden T2 Rowan Crown Reduction 20% T3 Maple Crown reduction 50% to previous cut T4 Laburnum Crown reduction 20% All to about 8 metres.
-
26/04375/TR Granted
Woodlands Cottage Potterton Lane Barwick In Elmet Leeds LS15 4NN
See application form for further details. T1 Multistemmed Willow: Remove to ground level. T2 Large Mature Willow: Remove to ground level. T3 Ash: Fell to ground level.
-
26/05171/TR Granted
Harewood Church Of England Primary School Harrogate Road Harewood Leeds LS17 9LH
5 Day Notice - Removal of fallen willow tree limb