1 The Oast House Pinehurst Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AP

Awaiting decision 26/0510/TTPO
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
CB3 9AP

Description

5DAYS NOTICE - T5 - Acer platanoides - Fell Reason - Semi mature/mature maple. This tree has been in decline for the last six years with increased crown die-back which has been removed annually. This season, its decline has accelerated with the following concerns present: sparse foliage, die-back throughout, reduced vigour, cracked/detached bark with black staining beneath, all suggesting suspected sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale). Risk of failure.

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
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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