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

26/0361/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Refused

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
8 Apr 2026
Refused
29 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

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

Important details

Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB2 8QE
Received
8 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
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Agent
Ligna Consultancy Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#25 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
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, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #45 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #91 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #24 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #60 of 296
86%
Minor dwellings approved
215 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,509
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026