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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Reduce all Cypress trees along the drive to 15ft. There are many Cypress originally planted as a hedge, all of varying height so specific removal measurements unavailable. Lift all deciduous trees lining the drive to 4m and cut back to kerb edge.Large Sycamore on the drive located opposite the north corner of the house, prune to clear house by 3m.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/02957/TPO
- Alternative references
- PP-15166862
- Ward
- Ilkley & Addingham (Ward 15)
- Parish
- Ilkley Town Council
- Agent
- RWC Tree Surgeons
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPLICATION FORM REDACTEDApplication Form · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| SITE LOCATION PLANPlans · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| DEERSTONE PICSSupporting Information · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
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