5 Sternes Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DA

Pending 26/0555/TTPO
Council
Date received
2 Jun 2026
Date validated
2 Jun 2026
Postcode
CB22 5DA

Description

5-Day Notice Application: T1: Large dead Chestnut tree - Remove all of the crown structure (approximately 10m branch/limb length), leaving the main truck standing (approx 5 to 6m high). Reason: the tree is dead, this work will remove any risk of dead limbs failing.

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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