16A Whittlesford Road Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EW Data via plota.co.uk

26/0489/TTCA - Works to CA trees Approved

Proposal

T2 - Mature Beech - - Sympathetic crown reduction approx 1.5m, pruning to suitable growth points (BS3998 Compiant) - Crown lift to approx 5m above ground level to improve clearance. - Remove Deadwood (more than 3 inches) Reason - The proposed works are intended to reduce the overall dominance of the tree, improve light levels to the neighbouring property, and mitigate potential risk from deadwood, while retaining the trees veteran characteristics and long-term amenity value. The secondary intention of these works is to reduce sail and wind loading to mitigate further failure and improve livestock safety. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 May 2026
Approved
25 Jun 2026

Approved on 25 Jun 2026 · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to CA trees
Postcode
CB22 5EW
Received
15 May 2026
Validated
15 May 2026
Ward
Shelford
Parish
Little Shelford CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Have No Objection To
Decision date
25 Jun 2026
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Applicant
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Agent
Shelford Tree Service 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%).

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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