25/00599/TR decided approve Last updated 10/07/2025, 16:04

Plan to fell a mature sycamore due to structural weakness, reduce an oak to 5m high, fell a dead elm, and crown lift two sycamores over the highway.

Tree Works

Old Pool Bank

Full Proposal

T4 Mature Sycamore - Fell and dismantle tree to ground level and remove arisings The union is currently splitting, indicating a potential structural weakness and increased risk of failure. T5 Oak - Reduce to a 5m high (monolith). Estimated height 22m Estimated width 8 m. Previously failed limb at 6 m. Large scaffold limb over road at 4.5m Unbalanced crown with a bias to the woodland. T6 Elm - Leaning over road. Completely dead, no signs of foliage, bark discoloration, or sap flow. Fell and remove arisings G8 2 x Sycamore - Low canopy extending out over public highway. Crown lift canopy to 5.2 m

Application Timeline

Application Registered
N/A
Application Validated
31/01/2025
Target Decision Date
28/03/2025
Committee Date
N/A
Decision Made
19/02/2025
Decision Issued
19/02/2025

Applicant

Mr H Cliff Courtney

Agent

Adrian Waterhouse

Pool Bank New Road, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, LS21 1EU

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