Planning application
73 Swallow Drive Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1RS
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
2 x Field Maple: Reduce canopy by 4m max in height, remaining 8m approximately, for light allowance to all surrounding properties. Thin remaining density up to 20% for dappled light allowance. Lift low hanging branches from all gardens up to 4m to clear neighbours garden structures.
As published by the council, reference 26/02764/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02764/TR
- Type
- Tree Works
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 14 May 2026
- Decided
- 9 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Adel & Wharfedale
- Parish
- Pool-in-Wharfedale Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LS21 1RS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Leeds
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9 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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20 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
RWC Tree Surgeons Agent, a tree-works contractor
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6 documents on file for this application
- REFUSAL - TREE WORKS
- TREE WORKS OFFICER REPORT
- PLANNING APPLICATION FORM
- PHOTOGRAPH
- SITE LOCATION PLAN
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Open the documentsWhat this refusal means
Leeds refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.
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