2 Thornfield Newlay Wood Road Horsforth Leeds LS18 4LF Data via plota.co.uk

26/03624/TR - Tree Works Approved

Proposal

T1 Ash- The tree has early signs of Ash Die Back and has suffered 2 recent branch failures during relatively still weather conditions. The proposed work is to crown reduce on all aspects 3m to leave a finishing height of 12m with a crown spread of 6m. T2 Robinia- This is a declining tree with decay throughout. The proposed works are to reduce in height by 4m cutting to the lower lateral branches leaving a finishing height of approximately 8m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Approved
21 Jul 2026

Approved on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Leeds
Application type
Tree Works
Postcode
LS18 4LF
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Horsforth
Parish
Horsforth Town Council
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Craggwood Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Leeds
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#131 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Leeds is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #95 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Leeds decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #238 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #249 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #95 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #78 of 296
70%
Minor dwellings approved
208 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
36 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
279 decided
3,681
Total decisions
613 refused in the year to March 2026