4 Maple Drive Farnley Leeds LS12 5RZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/03376/TR - Tree Works Current

Proposal

T1 Sycamore draw back the overhanging branches on the north side of the crown by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable lateral branches and natural growth points, maintaining the tree's natural form. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T2 and T3 Beech Draw back the east side of both trees by approximately 2 metres. Prune back to suitable growth points and lateral branches to retain a balanced crown. All pruning cuts will be a maximum diameter of 75 mm (3 inches). T4 Holly Fell the holly tree to as close to ground level as practicable. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Leeds
Application type
Tree Works
Postcode
LS12 5RZ
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Ward
Farnley & Wortley
Target decision
25 Aug 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