Planning application
46 Rose Avenue Upton Pontefract WF9 1DP
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Crown thinning and crown reduction of approximately 15-20%. Reduction of branch tips by 1-1.5 metres where appropriate. Selective removal of congested internal growth. Pruning of overextended limbs to maintain balanced crown shape. Removal of lower limbs to improve clearance and light penetration. Clearance pruning around overhead utility cables.
As published by the council, reference 26/00606/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00606/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order Consent
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Decision
- Refused with alternative works given
- Received
- 13 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 14 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 5 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton
- Parish
- Upton
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WF9 1DP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Apr 2026
Received by Wakefield
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14 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Refused with alternative works given
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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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