5 Sternes Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DA Data via plota.co.uk

26/0555/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Jun 2026
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Approved
8 Jun 2026

Approved on 8 Jun 2026 · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DECISION NOTICE Application Decision Notice · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF FIVE DAY NOTICE LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE PHOTO Photographs · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB22 5DA
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Shelford
Parish
Stapleford CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Jun 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
8 Jun 2026
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Richardson Tree Surgery Limited

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
19 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
14 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
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2022 Approved
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22/1345/TTPO
2022 Approved
9 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
Further to application 22/1027/TTPO Lime Tree - Repollard back to previous growth points…
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2022 Approved
10 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
SILVER BIRCH - Crown reduce by approximately 2.5m (Tree previously pruned to these dimens…
22/0352/TTPO
2022 Approved
10 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
SILVER BIRCH - Crown reduce by approximately 2.5m (Tree previously pruned to these dimens…
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2022 Approved
9 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
Lime - Crown reduce - 4 metres
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2022 Approved
9 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
Lime - Crown reduce - 4 metres
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2017 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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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%).

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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings