St Marys House St Marys Road Potternewton Leeds LS7 3JX

Current 26/02056/TR
Council
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
LS7 3JX

Description

All works highlighted in tree survey report: T006 - Monterey Cypress. Crown lift/reduce branches extending east for clearance to adjacent property. T010 - Wild Cherry. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. T011 - Red Horse Chestnut. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. T012 - Sycamore. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. T016 - Wych Elm. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. Additional works - Laburnum under T16. Fell to ground level. The tree is currently growing at approximately a 45-degree angle and is obstructing a parking bay. Due to the lack of suitable growth points, pruning is not a viable option. Poor specimen. T017 - Sycamore. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. T023 - Small-leaved Lime. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. Remove deadwood > 50mm from within crown. T024 - Sycamore. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. T025 - European Beech. Carry out further investigation of decay using sonic tomograph or resistance microdrill. T026 - Sycamore. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. T027 - Pedunculate Oak. Remove hanging branch at 14m. T029 - Horse Chestnut. Carry out further investigation of decay using sonic tomograph or resistance microdrill. T033 - Sycamore. Crown lift/reduce branches extending north for clearance to adjacent telephone wires. T034 - Sycamore. Crown lift/reduce branches extending north for clearance to adjacent telephone wires. T035 - Sycamore. Crown lift/reduce branches extending north for clearance to adjacent telephone wires. Sever ivy at base of stem to facilitate future inspections. T037 - Blackthorn. Remove hanging branch at 3m. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. T038 - Small-leaved Lime. Sever ivy at base of main stem to facilitate future inspections. Remove hanging branc

Leeds
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#182 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Leeds ranks #136 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Leeds is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
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Leeds decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #234 of 292
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #250 of 292
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #136 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #118 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
213 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
37 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
250 decided
3,649
Total decisions
606 refused in 2025