St Gemmas Hospice 329 Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS17 6QD Data via plota.co.uk

26/02532/TR - Tree Works Approved

Proposal

Please see attached tree condition report: T1 Norway Maple: Remove, two epicormic growths at base of tree. T6 Downy Birch, T38 Sycamore: Remove. T23 Field Maple: Remove epicormic growth. T42, T45, T48, T49 and T51: Maintain clearance around lower main stem for future inspections T59 Holly: Sever Ivy, remove a 1 to 2 metre section at base. T100 Sycamore: Formative prune to encourage a single leader with good crown form - reduce weaker leader by 30% to 50% (3 to 4 metres). Remove smaller diameter independent stem to immediate north side. T103 Mixed Species: Remove Elm suckers. We plan on completing all recommended work. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 May 2026
Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Leeds
Application type
Tree Works
Postcode
LS17 6QD
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Moortown
Target decision
29 Jun 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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