Planning application
Laurel Bank 3 Shires Lane Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RR
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Works to tree the subject of Tree Preservation Order TPO no. 70/2026 (CRA). T1 Beech Reduce back canopy by 4m of tree on eastern side to create more upright habit. TPO no. 2-1971 Embsay (G 22). 5no. sycamore light crown lift avoid conflict with the adjacent Telecom cable
As published by the council, reference 26/06648/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06648/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 7 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 30 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- BD23 6RR
Site history
Applications at this address on the North Yorkshire register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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26/07006/TCON Awaiting decision
Laurel Bank 3 Shires Lane Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RR
Works to trees in Embsay Conservation Area. Fell 6no. beech trees to provide clearance and turning facilities for additional dwelling. Crown lift of beech hedge situate on east and west of rear access road to provide clearance of 2.5 m for pedestrians and 5.5m for vehicles; Crown lift of 4m to NW corner of hedgerow; 1 no Walnut tree crown lift of 3 m
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26/02981/TPO Decided
Laurel Bank 3 Shires Lane Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RR
Works to a tree the subject of a Tree Preservation Order: Oak tree - Remove dangerous cracked limb overhanging Shires Lane (Tree is T125 of TPO 525-2-1971).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Oct 2026
Received by North Yorkshire
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30 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Nov 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
North Yorkshire took a median of 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with North Yorkshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Yorkshire decided tree works applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Laurel Bank 3 Shires Lane Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RR
Works to a tree the subject of a Tree Preservation Order: Oak tree - Remove dangerous cracked limb overhanging Shires Lane (Tree is T125 of TPO 525-2-1971).
Decided Trees -
Laurel Bank 3 Shires Lane Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RR
89% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec
Works to trees in Embsay Conservation Area. Fell 6no. beech trees to provide clearance and turning facilities for additional dwelling. Crown lift of beech hedge situate on east and west of rear access road to provide clearance of 2.5 m for pedestrians and 5.5m for vehicles; Crown lift of 4m to NW corner of hedgerow; 1 no Walnut tree crown lift of 3 m
Awaiting decision TreesDomestic -
3 Laurel Close Embsay Skipton BD23 6RS
T2 - Sycamore - crown lift to 5 metres from ground level and remove the 2 largest lower branches.
Split decision Trees 1 doc -
3 Laurel Close Embsay Skipton BD23 6RS
T2 - Sycamore - crown lift to 5 metres from ground level and remove the 2 largest lower branches.
Split decision Trees 1 doc -
3 Laurel Close Embsay Skipton BD23 6RS
T2 - Sycamore - crown lift to 5 metres from ground level and remove the 2 largest lower branches.
Split decision Trees 1 doc -
Laurel Bank 3 Shires Lane Embsay North Yorkshire BD23 6RR
Works to a tree the subject of a Tree Preservation Order: Oak tree - Remove dangerous cracked limb overhanging Shires Lane (Tree is T125 of TPO 525-2-1971).
Granted Trees 10 docs
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