The Hepworth Wakefield Gallery Walk Wakefield WF1 5AW
Tree works
What is being proposed?
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.
Description from the source record.- Application type
- Tree works
- Status in this record
- Decision recorded
The application so far
- Application date
29 June 2026
- Decision recorded
4 August 2026
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Where is the proposal?
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