Planning application
The Beeches 40 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Crown reduce 1no. Magnolia tree by drawing in branches by 1 metre; Prune back 1no. Beech tree on select Southwestern branches to create 4 metres clearance from the roof. Tree works in a conservation area.
As published by the council, reference 26/01890/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01890/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 21 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- YO23 2QG
Site history
Applications at this address on the York register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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21/02326/TCA Granted
The Beeches 40 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Fell 1no. Cherry; crown reduce 1no. Cherry and 1no. Apple; crown lift 1no. Ash and 1no. Beech - tree works in a Conservation Area
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
York took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with York for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year York decided tree works applications in a median of 52 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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St Andrews Church Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Crown lift 1no. Sweet Chestnut, 1no. Norway Maple, and 1no. Sycamore to 3m above ground level; Reduce lateral canopy of 1no. Beech tending toward church hall by 2 - 2.5m; Reduce crown of 1no. False Acacia by 2m height and 1-1.5m spread, crown lift to 3m above ground level; Crown lift 1no. Oak to 5.0m above ground level (over highway), crown lift to 3.0m above ground level (all other points); Prune 1no. Tibetan Cherry from building by 1m, Crown lift to 2m above ground level; Remove major dead wood from trees. Tree works in a Conservation Area.
Granted Trees -
38 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Conditions 3, 4 & 5 of 22/00134/FUL
Granted Conditions 15 docs -
38 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Two storey front gable extension, two storey front extensions with dormers to first floor, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, bay window to front, replacement roof, and 7no. rooflights to rear following demolition of conservatory and side projection.
Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +3 16 docsSmall domestic -
38 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Crown lift by 4m and balance 1no. Horse Chestnut tree - tree works in a Conservation Area. Proposed works are to crown lift T1 by 4m.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
38 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Two storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear extension, 2no. dormers and 2no. rooflights to rear and alterations to doors and windows to front, following demolition of garage, office and conservatory.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 18 docsSmall domestic -
The Beeches 40 Church Lane Bishopthorpe York YO23 2QG
Fell 1no. Cherry; crown reduce 1no. Cherry and 1no. Apple; crown lift 1no. Ash and 1no. Beech - tree works in a Conservation Area
Granted Trees 6 docs
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26/01875/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/01871/TCA Awaiting decision
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Fell 1no. Beech Tree in a conservation area.
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26/01868/TPO Awaiting decision
York Associates Peasholme House St Saviours Place York YO1 7PJ
Reduce 2no. Lime Trees from property to give 2 metres clearance, remove lower branches to raise the canopy to 3 metres, remove all dead, broken branches greater than 5cm diameter. Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order no. CYC287