7 Bateman Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1NB Data via plota.co.uk

26/0482/TTCA - Works to CA trees Approved

Proposal

Styphnolobium japonicum/Scholar tree - Full crown-reduction by 2-2.5m. Reason - The tree is causing substantial shading to many of the surrounding properties and is too large of its location. It is also causing damage to the wall backing onto Norfolk Street properties. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 May 2026
Approved
25 Jun 2026

Approved on 25 Jun 2026 · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Works to CA trees
Postcode
CB2 1NB
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Market
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Have No Objection To
Decision date
25 Jun 2026
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Richardson Tree Surgery Limited

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
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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