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73 Swallow Drive Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1RS

Refused Leeds 26/02764/TR Tree Works

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

Site history

Applications at this address on the Leeds register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/05415/TR Split decision

    73 Swallow Drive Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1RS

    2 x Field Maple: reduce canopy by 4 m max in height, remaining 8 m thin remaining density up to 20% for dappled light allowance. Lift low hanging branches from all gardens up to 4 m.

    Decided 5 Oct 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 May 2026

    Received by Leeds

  2. 9 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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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Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

  • REFUSAL - TREE WORKS Decision · 09 Jun 2026
  • TREE WORKS OFFICER REPORT Report · 09 Jun 2026
  • PLANNING APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 14 May 2026
  • PHOTOGRAPH BackGround Papers · 14 May 2026
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 14 May 2026
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BackGround Papers · 14 May 2026

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What 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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