Planning application
26/02394/TPO
40-42 High Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JX
Proposal
TPO reference 742-31-1984. Works to trees in Skipton conservation area remove rubbing branches of Lime Tree and one small snapped branch.
As published by the council, reference 26/02394/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 May 2026
Received by North York Moors National Park
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18 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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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26/02394/TPO Refused
40-42 High Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JX
TPO reference 742-31-1984. Works to trees in Skipton conservation area remove rubbing branches of Lime Tree and one small snapped branch.
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26/03311/TCON Granted
1 Bay Horse Court Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JS
T1 Birch Tree in roadside garden. Reduce by approx. 1 - 1.25m all around to bring back into shape and away from pole lines.
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26/03311/TCON Granted
1 Bay Horse Court Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1JS
T1 Birch Tree in roadside garden. Reduce by approx. 1 - 1.25m all around to bring back into shape and away from pole lines.
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CRAZA24/26292/FUL Granted
20 High Street Skipton BD23 1JZ
Change of use of shop (Class E) to cocktail bar (Sui Generis) including installation of awning and repainting of shopfront
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CRAZA24/26292/FUL Granted
20 High Street Skipton BD23 1JZ
Change of use of shop (Class E) to cocktail bar (Sui Generis) including installation of awning and repainting of shopfront
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CRAZA24/26368/ADV Granted
20 High Street Skipton BD23 1JZ
Display of non-illuminated signage to include projecting sign, fascia sign and awning
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