Leeds City Council • 26/01388/TR
Oak crown reduction and silver birch felling proposed at Potternewton home
16A Sholebroke Avenue Potternewton Leeds LS7 3HB
A homeowner has applied to prune an oak tree and fell a leaning silver birch at a residential property in Potternewton.
- Status
- pending
- Type
- tree
Summary
The application covers two trees at a residential property on Sholebroke Avenue. The oak in the rear garden could have its crown reduced to create a 3-metre gap from the building and stop branches overhanging the gardens on either side. The silver birch at the front of the property may be felled entirely because the applicant states it is leaning and poses a safety risk. The property sits in a dense residential area with around 82 homes within a couple of minutes' walk. Chapel Allerton Hospital is a few minutes' walk away, and Bracken Edge Primary School is about a 5-10 minute walk. The site may be within a conservation area. If so, tree works require prior notification and a Heritage Impact Assessment — this document appears to be missing from the application as submitted.
What you can do
You can comment on this application through Leeds City Council's planning portal — search for reference 26/01388/TR. The council can consider the impact on local tree canopy, conservation area character if applicable, and the amenity value of the trees to the area. Comments must relate to material planning considerations rather than personal preferences.