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T1 Willow - Reduce lateral limb tending toward the west and over the footbridge by 4m to reduce the risk of branch failure. Reduce lateral limb tending toward the south-east & sculpture by 3m to reduce the risk of damage to sculpture;T2 Willow - Crown Lift the canopy to the south to 3m above ground level to prevent intruders concealing themselves below the canopy;T3 Goat Willow - Fell;G1 Crack Willow - Crown Lift the canopy to the south to 5m above ground level;T4 Crack Willow - Re-pollard limb tending toward the east and reduce the stem to 1m behind the bridge wall to prevent it becoming a nuisance to pedestrians and vehicles in the future;G2 Willow - Crown lift to 2.5m above the level of the footpath to prevent a nuisance to pedestrians.

The Hepworth Wakefield Gallery Walk Wakefield WF1 5AW

DecidedReference: 26/01144/TCAWakefield Metropolitan District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Notification of Tree Works in Cons. Area
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
30 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
11 Aug 2026
Local authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Application overview

T1 Willow - Reduce lateral limb tending toward the west and over the footbridge by 4m to reduce the risk of branch failure. Reduce lateral limb tending toward the south-east & sculpture by 3m to reduce the risk of damage to sculpture;T2 Willow - Crown Lift the canopy to the south to 3m above ground level to prevent intruders concealing themselves below the canopy;T3 Goat Willow - Fell;G1 Crack Willow - Crown Lift the canopy to the south to 5m above ground level;T4 Crack Willow - Re-pollard limb tending toward the east and reduce the stem to 1m behind the bridge wall to prevent it becoming a nuisance to pedestrians and vehicles in the future;G2 Willow - Crown lift to 2.5m above the level of the footpath to prevent a nuisance to pedestrians.

Proposal details

Reference
26/01144/TCA
Alternative references
PP-15047776
Ward
Wakefield East
Agent
Bartlett Tree Experts(York)

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The Hepworth Wakefield Gallery Walk Wakefield WF1 5AW

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF4 Aug 2026View
Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report · PDF4 Aug 2026View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF29 Jun 2026View
TREE LOCATIONDrawing · PDF29 Jun 2026View
G1 WILLOW 2Photos29 Jun 2026View
G1 WILLOWPhotos29 Jun 2026View
T1 WILLOW 2Photos29 Jun 2026View
T1 WILLOWPhotos29 Jun 2026View
T2 WILLOWPhotos29 Jun 2026View

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