St Marys Church Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR Data via plota.co.uk

26/0378/TTCA - Works to CA trees Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Tree 197 (Blue Atlas Cedar) - Remove limb with loose dead bark on upper side that is in the northwest side of the tree at 6 metres above ground level.reas Remove limb that has previous torn out that faces southwest then veers south at 6 metres above ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
10 Apr 2026
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Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DECISION NOTICE Application Decision Notice · 20 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTO REMAINDER OF SNAPPED LIMB FACING SOUTH Photographs · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTO LIMB WITH LOOSE DEAD BARK ON UPPER SURFACE Photographs · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to CA trees
Postcode
CB22 3JR
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
10 Apr 2026
Ward
Sawston
Parish
Sawston CP
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
22 May 2026
Decision
Have No Objection To
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Applicant
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Agent
Argenta Tree Surveys Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
T1 Fallen Yew - clear and reduce the other half still standing by 3m in height T2 English…
23/0839/TTCA
2023 Approved
T1 Fallen Yew - clear and reduce the other half still standing by 3m in height T2 English…
23/0839/TTCA
2022 Approved
T1 Yew - cut back by 3m on the tower side in order to clear space for future work planned…
22/1230/TTCA
2022 Approved
T1 Yew - cut back by 3m on the tower side in order to clear space for future work planned…
22/1230/TTCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
49 Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
Rear extension, garage conversion and enlargement of existing dormer
25/04152/HFUL
2025 Approved
49 Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
Rear extension, garage conversion and enlargement of existing dormer
25/04152/HFUL
2025 Approved
Land Rear Of 2 To 4 St Marys Road Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
x2 Sycamore, x1 unknown - Prune down to 1 metre above each crown
25/1304/TTPO
2025 Approved
Land Rear Of 2 To 4 St Marys Road Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
x2 Sycamore, x1 unknown - Prune down to 1 metre above each crown
25/1304/TTPO
2025
Land Adjacent To Spring House Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
Erection of a single self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure and works.
25/04863/FUL
2025
Land Adjacent To Spring House Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
Erection of a single self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure and works.
25/04863/FUL
2024 Approved
The Old Vicarage Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
T1 - Hazel - Crown reduce height and the spread by 1.5M to allow more light to the vegeta…
24/0972/TTCA
2024 Approved
The Old Vicarage Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
T1 - Hazel - Crown reduce height and the spread by 1.5M to allow more light to the vegeta…
24/0972/TTCA
2024 Approved
45 Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
First floor front extension and garage conversion to a habitable space.
24/01674/HFUL
2024 Approved
45 Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
First floor front extension and garage conversion to a habitable space.
24/01674/HFUL
2024 Withdrawn
Land Adjacent To Spring House Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
Erection of a single self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure and works.
24/00456/FUL
2024 Withdrawn
Land Adjacent To Spring House Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
Erection of a single self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure and works.
24/00456/FUL
2022 Approved
6 Hayfield Avenue Sawston CB22 3JZ
Demolish and replacement of existing dwelling.
22/00284/FUL
2022 Approved
6 Hayfield Avenue Sawston CB22 3JZ
Demolish and replacement of existing dwelling.
22/00284/FUL
2022 Approved
8 Hayfield Avenue Sawston CB22 3JZ
Demolish and replacement of existing dwelling.
22/00292/FUL
2022 Approved
8 Hayfield Avenue Sawston CB22 3JZ
Demolish and replacement of existing dwelling.
22/00292/FUL
2021 Approved
4 St Marys Road Sawston CB22 3SP
First floor extension over the garage create an annexe to the main house.
21/02701/HFUL
2021 Approved
4 St Marys Road Sawston CB22 3SP
First floor extension over the garage create an annexe to the main house.
21/02701/HFUL
2021 Approved
8 St Marys Road Sawston CB22 3SP
Single storey rear extension and single front and rear extension to the existing garage.
21/02153/HFUL
2021 Approved
8 St Marys Road Sawston CB22 3SP
Single storey rear extension and single front and rear extension to the existing garage.
21/02153/HFUL
2016 Refused
Land Adjacent Spring House Church Lane Sawston CB22 3JR
Proposed erection of detached dwelling
S/0487/16/FL
2016 Approved
51 Church Lane Sawston Cambridge CB22 3JR
Conversion of garage and single storey rear extension
S/1106/16/FL
2016 Approved
51 Church Lane Sawston Cambridge CB22 3JR
Conversion of garage and single storey rear extension
S/1106/16/FL
2016 Approved
Sawston Hall Church Lane Sawston Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
Alterations to four second floors spaces including drylining replacement floor boards and…
S/0347/16/LB
2016 Approved
Sawston Hall Church Lane Sawston Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 3JR
Alterations to four second floors spaces including drylining replacement floor boards and…
S/0347/16/LB
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 292. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #93 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #24 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #34 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
87 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,034
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings