Planning application
Leeds University Student Union Lifton Place Woodhouse Leeds LS2 9JZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1497 Opposite the Old Bar Maple (TPO1992_011): Union 5m has failed with the wound facing away from the public space. There now appears to be a crack forming between the two remaining limbs which overhang the footpath. Reduce limbs to below union. Remaining 0.5m of the stem should be retained to prevent a large pruning wound close to the main union bowl. LCC OFFICER NOTE: T1497: Crown reduce by up to 2 metres in height, and up to 1.5 metres at west aspect. Due to history of union failure and potential exposure over high confluence area. Also crown reduce G1 by up to 1.5 metres in height (2x trees adjacent to T1497, detailed in Officer Report and on Public Access) T1973 St George's Field Chestnut (CA No 39): Fell T1976 Outside Botany House Maple (CA No 39): Fell T511 28 Springfield Mount Ash (CA No 39): Fell and replace.
As published by the council, reference 26/03170/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03170/TR
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved
- Validated
- 3 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 24 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- LS2 9JZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Leeds granted permission on 24 June 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.
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