Planning application
Almshouse Hill Bramham Wetherby LS23 6QX
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1-T2 Sycamore trees to fell on Almshouse Hill, which sits on a limestone shelf and has developed a damaging relationship with the wall that sits on the plot. The tree is identified on the accompanying drawing 007 which includes photographs. At the time of the arborist's visit, the tree was only 40% in leaf due to droughting (July 2025). A vist in 2026 confirmed the poor condition. The recommendation from the arborist is that the tree will not grow safely to maturity given the thin soil it sits on, and as it is on a well-used thoroughfare, removal is recommended. Noted that trees on an adjacent site were approved for removal for similar reasons.
As published by the council, reference 26/04315/TR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04315/TR
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Validated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- LS23 6QX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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6 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Current.
After the decision
The process from here
The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.
If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Stonewood Almshouse Hill Bramham Wetherby LS23 6QX
Please see report attached: T1 Semi-mature, small-medium European Beech: Remove. T2 Semi-mature Sycamore: Remove.
Granted Trees 17 docs -
Woodland To The Rear Of Stonewood Almshouse Hill Bramham Wetherby LS23 6QX
T4 and T15 Sycamore - Fell T6 and T13 Horse Chestnut - Max 3m height and lateral reduction to south, north and western aspects to create nurse trees. T8, T9 and T12 Pine - Fell. Replacement plant 20x native specimens
Granted Trees 6 docs -
Stonewood Almshouse Hill Bramham Wetherby LS23 6QX
Change of use of land to domestic garden and erection of decked area, retaining wall and steps; first floor extension and conversion of existing garage below to a habitable room; single storey side extension to form new garage with balcony; single storey rear extension with external steps; alterations to existing fenestration; alterations to side garden including creation of two parking spaces, removal of wall and ground to be levelled to form a driveway; removal of existing stone boundary wall and erection of retaining wall to other side
Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 16 docsSmall domestic -
Stonewood Almshouse Hill Bramham Wetherby LS23 6QX
T4 and T15 Sycamore - To remove. T4 is damaged in the canopy with branches that reach out over a neighbouring property. T15 has some dead sections in the top. T6 and T13 large Horse Chestnuts - To remove. T6 is co dominant and has a large basal cavity and additional cavity on the northern stem. T13 has a large basal cavity. G1 x6 Pines - To remove. Trees in poor rooting conditions and overextended. A planting scheme 250 native broadleaf trees of various species is planned to replace the trees to be removed. Species recommended are: Common Beech, Oak, Silver Birch (to be less than 10% of planting scheme), Horse Chestnut, Wild Cherry, Field Maple ( less than 5% of planting scheme)
Decided Trees 5 docs -
Stonewood Almshouse Hill Bramham Wetherby LS23 6QX
T1 Ash, T2 Ash: Fell NO OBJECTION T3 Sycamore, T4 Beech with unstable root system: Fell TPO2025_125 SERVED T5, T6, T8 Species unknown: Fell NO OBJECTION T7, T9 Sycamore: Fell NO OBJECTION
Decided Trees 17 docs -
Barncroft The Square Bramham Wetherby LS23 6QU
T1 to T3 Sycamore - That need to be felled. Becoming very dangerous as overhanging the road but main problems are the roots and saplings growth which is affecting the wall. Previous permission granted under 22/02726/TR
Granted Trees 5 docs
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