Leeds City Council • 26/01549/TR
Sycamore removal and beech crown-lift proposed on Town Street, Horsforth
155A Town Street Horsforth Leeds LS18 5BL
An application has been made to remove a sycamore tree and raise the lower branches of a beech tree at a Town Street property, close to three Grade II listed buildings.
- Status
- pending
- Type
- tree
Summary
The application proposes two pieces of tree work at 155A Town Street. The sycamore tree (T2) is proposed for complete removal. The beech tree (T3) is proposed for a crown lift — trimming its lower branches to create roughly two metres of clearance from nearby buildings. The site sits on Town Street in Horsforth, a short walk from three Grade II listed buildings. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Broadgate Primary School are both a couple of minutes' walk away. Both trees are likely covered by a Tree Preservation Order, which is why a formal application is required. The heritage documents that would normally accompany an application this close to listed buildings do not appear to have been submitted. The council may ask for these before deciding.
What you can do
You can submit comments on this application through Leeds City Council's planning portal using reference 26/01549/TR. The council can consider the amenity value of the trees, their TPO status, and any effect on the setting of nearby listed buildings. It cannot take into account general concerns unrelated to the specific tree work proposed.