Planning application
14 Denton Gardens Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7PA
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Crown reduce the west and south-west tree canopy of 1 Sycamore tree by 3metres.
As published by the council, reference 26/00973/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00973/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Unknown
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refused with alternative works given
- Received
- 3 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 10 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 17 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton
- Parish
- Ackworth
- Postcode
- WF7 7PA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 2026
Received by Wakefield
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10 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refused with alternative works given
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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12 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Awaiting decision.
What 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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