Proposal
T1 Sycamore - Remove the tree to ground level and replant with a standard size Birch/Beech tree. Reason - Tree outgrown its location, causing excessive light loss and lots of debris including hundreds of seedlings growing around the garden.
As published by the council, reference 26/02947/TR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2026
Received by Leeds
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9 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/03136/TR Granted
25 Sherbourne Drive Meanwood Leeds LS6 4QX
T1 Sycamore: Lower branch to be removed. Approximately 3.5-4 m branch. Only Lowest lateral branch on the main stem overhanging the driveway. Cavity at base of lateral branch overhanging driveway and garden
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25/04512/CLP Refused
20 Woodlea Drive Meanwood Leeds LS6 4SQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for removal of existing conservatory to rear; single storey rear extension; conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
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26/03648/FU Awaiting decision
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Single storey rear extension and infill of existing side window; alterations to linked garage including part conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, infill of walls and alterations to fenestration.
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07/03465/FU Granted
14 Woodlea Fold Meanwood Leeds LS6 4ST
Part two storey part single storey rear extension
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26/01045/FU Granted
32 Woodlea Drive Meanwood Leeds LS6 4SQ
Demolition of existing conservatory to rear; construction of single storey rear extension to link with existing garage and porch to front
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26/03864/CLP Awaiting decision
12 Woodlea Garth Meanwood Leeds LS6 4SG
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Deverlopment for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
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26/03834/TR Granted
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Carry out works listed in the attached tree report.
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26/04256/TR Awaiting decision
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26/04246/TR Awaiting decision
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