Highwoods Haverhill Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX Data via plota.co.uk

26/0738/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Awaiting decision

Proposal

T1 - Large beech on the edge of the TPO protected wooded area at Highwoods - Fell Reason - The tree has pronounced edge-effect and a heavily asymmetrical crown. 2 large beech to the side of this tree were removed due to being dead but their presence had provided a screen from the wind. Removing them has changed the wind dynamic and the lateral force experienced by the tree. The vast majority of the crown is concentrated into the upper 3rd of the tree which gives a high centre of mass, shifting the centre of gravity out laterally away from the main stem and centre of root-mass, whilst increasing the turning moment exerted on the base of the tree during high winds. The long lateral limb combined with the 'flattened' crown form also increases the torsional force transferred to the stem during high winds, leading to the risk of a torsional fracture and stem failure. There are no appropriate reduction works which will overcome the extent of lean and associated risks, indeed a heavy reduction would leave large wounds which expose the tree to fungal infection and compromised timber strength. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB22 5BX
Received
17 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Ward
Shelford
Parish
Stapleford CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Woodcraft Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No