Planning application
4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
T1 Sycamore: Draw back the overhanging branches on the north side of the crown by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable lateral branches and natural growth points, maintaining the tree's natural form. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T2, T3 Beech: Draw back the east side of both trees by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable growth points and lateral branches to retain a balanced crown. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T4 Holly: Fell
As published by the council, reference 26/03376/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03376/TR
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split decision
- Received
- 1 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 1 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Farnley & Wortley
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LS12 5RZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Leeds register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/02282/TR Refused
4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ
T3 Sycamore - Proposal for crown thinning, app. 20% and removal of the lowest branches to the ground. The tree is in good condition, girth 3.5m The tree is now over hanging roofs to 4 maple drive and neighbouring 5 Maple drive causing concerns with potential falling branches. Light is also an issue. Amended by applicant to thinning only.
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26/01004/TR Granted
4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ
T3 Sycamore - Proposal for crown thinning, app. 20% and removal of the lowest branches to the ground. The tree is in good condition, girth 3.5m The tree is now over hanging roofs to 4 maple drive and neighbouring 5 Maple drive causing concerns with potential falling branches. Light is also an issue. Amended by applicant to thinning only.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Jul 2026
Received by Leeds
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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27 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Split decision
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
- SPLIT DECISION TREE WORKS
- TREE WORKS OFFICER REPORT
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- TREE PICTURES
- TREE PICTURES
- APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA
- TREE LOCATION PLAN
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsAfter the decision
Leeds has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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