86 Potternewton Lane Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 3LW Data via plota.co.uk

26/03300/TR - Tree Works Current

Proposal

Mature Horsechestnut tree on the boundary of 86-84 Potternewton Lane.: 10% crown thin throughout the crown would allow a little more light through to both gardens and reduce the dominating effect of the large canopy. 1.0m reduction on the eastern aspect of the tree which overhangs the neighbours property at number 84. Crown lift (and clean up of epicormic growth on the stem) to 4m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Council
Leeds
Application type
Tree Works
Postcode
LS7 3LW
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Ward
Chapel Allerton
Target decision
18 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Leeds Tree Care Ltd

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