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184 Rookhill Road Pontefract WF8 2DE

Split decision Wakefield 26/01008/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

1 Monkey Puzzle tree - Crown Lift lower branches to achieve a 3metre clearance between the branch tips and the surrounding surface. Crown Reduce the tree height by 3metres to achieve a tree not exceeding 9metres in height from ground level. Removal of any deadwood only from the tree canopy.

As published by the council, reference 26/01008/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/01008/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision on Application
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Decided
21 Jul 2026
Ward
Pontefract South
Postcode
WF8 2DE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jun 2026

    Received by Wakefield

  2. 11 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Split Decision on Application

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 10 Jun 2026
  • LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 10 Jun 2026
  • LOCATION SKETCH A Drawing · 10 Jun 2026
  • PHOTOGRAPH - TREE LOCATION Supporting Documentation · 10 Jun 2026
  • PHOTOGRAPH - VIEW B Supporting Documentation · 10 Jun 2026
  • PHOTOGRAPH - VIEW 002A Supporting Documentation · 10 Jun 2026

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After the decision

Wakefield has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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