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3 Heydon Close Meanwood Leeds LS6 4QR

Refused Leeds 26/02947/TR Trees

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

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

Application record

Reference
26/02947/TR
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused
Validated
22 May 2026
Decided
9 Jun 2026
Postcode
LS6 4QR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 9 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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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