Land To The Rear Of 60 Main Street Thorner Leeds LS14 3BU

Decided 26/00440/TR
Council
Date received
23 Jan 2026
Date validated
23 Jan 2026
Postcode
LS14 3BU

Description

T1 wild Cherry - Removal of weak stem from main tree, leaning over fence. The remaining stems of the wild cherry will have ivy stripped to preserve the tree. The stem is weak, covered in ivy and prone to falling in a storm, which would damage the fence or the adjacent stronger stems

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#154 of 277

Leeds is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 277. Leeds is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

Leeds decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #221 of 277
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #237 of 277
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #86 of 277
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #111 of 277
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