242 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8QE Data via plota.co.uk

26/0361/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Refused
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T9 - Austrian Pine - Reduce overhanging crown to provide 2m clearance with roof of 244 Hills Road. Reason - The proposed works are required to mitigate the ongoing interaction between the tree and the adjacent property. The tree currently contributes significant levels of organic debris, resulting in repeated blockages to the guttering system, which necessitates regular maintenance. and the tree casts substantial shading over the roof of the property, leading to the accumulation of moss. Over time, this may contribute to the deterioration of the roof coverings and associated materials. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
7 Apr 2026
✓
Validated
8 Apr 2026
✗
Refused
29 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 29 May 2026 · Tree - Delegated (CBG) · Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DECISION NOTICE Application Decision Notice · 29 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF MAP OF NOTIFIED NEIGHBOURS Neighbour/Consultee Notification List · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE PHOTOS Photographs · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB2 8QE
Received
7 Apr 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Ward
Queen Ediths
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Jun 2026
Decision
Refused Permission
Decision date
29 May 2026
Decision level
Tree - Delegated (CBG)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ligna Consultancy Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

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2022 Approved
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2021 Refused
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2021 Refused
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2020 Approved
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Demolition of existing garage. Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extensio…
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2020 Approved
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Erection of a combined shed and Gazebo
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2017 Approved
254 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8QE
Single storey side extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable space.
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2017 Approved
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Single storey side extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable space.
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2016 Approved
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Rear single storey extension to private dwelling
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2016 Approved
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Rear single storey extension to private dwelling
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2024 Withdrawn
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2023 Approved
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Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#18 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #108 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #100 of 296
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #21 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #34 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
86 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,014
Total decisions
100 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings