Planning application
26/03170/TR
Leeds University Student Union Lifton Place Woodhouse Leeds LS2 9JZ
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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 2026
Received by Leeds
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24 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
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