Planning application
19 Rawling Way Meanwood Leeds LS6 2SB
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
G3 - Group of four Sycamore Trees (as indicated on map). Undertake pollarding to mitigate the risks associated with their excessive proximity to the building.
As published by the council, reference 26/03972/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03972/TR
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Validated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 31 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- LS6 2SB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Leeds register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/04479/TR Awaiting decision
19 Rawling Way Meanwood Leeds LS6 2SB
The proposed work to the group of sycamores is crown thinning and lateral crown reduction of approximately 2 meters on their west facing side, this will provide a clearance of 2-3 meters away from buildings.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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31 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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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19 Rawling Way Meanwood Leeds LS6 2SB
95% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct
The proposed work to the group of sycamores is crown thinning and lateral crown reduction of approximately 2 meters on their west facing side, this will provide a clearance of 2-3 meters away from buildings.
Awaiting decision Trees -
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Ridgeway House 9 Grosvenor Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2DZ
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26/04592/TR Granted
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26/04375/TR Granted
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26/05171/TR Granted
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