Planning application
203 Flanshaw Lane Wakefield WF2 9JE
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T001 and T002 Lombardy Poplar Trees - Crown Reduce both tree canopies by 20-30%. Remove Deadwood.
As published by the council, reference 26/00597/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00597/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Application Refused
- Received
- 9 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 5 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Wakefield North
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WF2 9JE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Wakefield register
This site has had 5 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/00902/SUB01 Awaiting decision
203 Flanshaw Lane Wakefield WF2 9JE
Discharge of Condition 2 (Details of Fencing) from approved application 26/00902/FUL
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26/00903/LBC Decided
203 Flanshaw Lane Wakefield WF2 9JE
The proposed works comprise the extension of the existing low-level brick boundary walling to the site boundary, with the installation of traditional picket-style timber fencing above.Works also include the removal of internal pipework, the removal of two existing windows and the infilling of the openings using materials to match the existing building, and the refurbishment and repair of existing windows. External works include the repair and colour matching of the existing white rendered finish across the whole building, localised roof repairs using matching materials, and the rearrangement of external water pipework. Further proposals include the installation of 1 metre high estate-style fencing, the construction of brick piers and a wrought iron gate to provide access to the existing driveway. Additional works comprise the demolition of the existing outbuilding and the landscaping and resurfacing of the driveway area.
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26/00902/FUL Decided
203 Flanshaw Lane Wakefield WF2 9JE
Alteration and installation of boundary treatments and surfacing of driveway
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26/00507/FUL Granted
203 Flanshaw Lane Wakefield WF2 9JE
Creation of dwelling and associated works
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Apr 2026
Received by Wakefield
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13 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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16 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this refusal means
Wakefield 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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The proposed works comprise the extension of the existing low-level brick boundary walling to the site boundary, with the installation of traditional picket-style timber fencing above.Works also include the removal of internal pipework, the removal of two existing windows and the infilling of the openings using materials to match the existing building, and the refurbishment and repair of existing windows. External works include the repair and colour matching of the existing white rendered finish across the whole building, localised roof repairs using matching materials, and the rearrangement of external water pipework. Further proposals include the installation of 1 metre high estate-style fencing, the construction of brick piers and a wrought iron gate to provide access to the existing driveway. Additional works comprise the demolition of the existing outbuilding and the landscaping and resurfacing of the driveway area.
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