61 Victoria Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3BW Data via plota.co.uk

26/0344/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Refused

Proposal

T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 2-2.5m. Crown-raise the three lowest branches by 2m. Reason: to allow more light into the house and garden. The tree is very big for its location. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Refused
1 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 1 Jun 2026 · Tree - Delegated (CBG) · Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB4 3BW
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Ward
West Chesterton
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
27 May 2026
Decision
Refused Permission
Decision date
1 Jun 2026
Decision level
Tree - Delegated (CBG)
Agent
Richardson Tree Surgery Limited

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#30 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #85 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #34 of 292
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #65 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
226 decided (1-9 homes)
97%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,516
Total decisions
112 refused in 2025