4 River View Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6BA

Decided 26/00061/TR
Council
Date received
5 Jan 2026
Date validated
5 Jan 2026
Postcode
LS23 6BA

Description

T1 Sycamore (Acer Psuedoplatanus) - Dismantle and remove. Although the tree is currently in generally good physiological condition, there is a significant cavity located approximately halfway up the main stem. The cavity extends to around halfway into the heartwood and has previously supported two large fruiting bodies of Dryads Saddle (Cerioporus squamosus). This species is a wood-decay fungus associated with white rot. While it is considered a secondary decay organism, once established it can significantly accelerate structural weakening of the host timber.

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#156 of 282

Leeds is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 out of 282. 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%) #226 of 282
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #88 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #114 of 282
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