25 Church Street Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DS Data via plota.co.uk

26/0535/TTCA - Works to CA trees Approved

Proposal

Large smoke bush against side of house in back garden - Reduce the taller branches by approximately 2.5 metres to alleviate encroachment upon the property - The upper crown is displaying signs of reduced vigour and evidence of dieback. The crown has become overly dominant within its setting and is encroaching upon the dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 May 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to CA trees
Postcode
CB22 5DS
Received
28 May 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Ward
Shelford
Parish
Stapleford CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Have No Objection To
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Shelford Tree Service Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#18 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #108 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #100 of 296
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #21 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #34 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
86 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,014
Total decisions
100 refused in the year to March 2026