Norgetts Thatch Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS

Pending 26/0552/TTCA
Trees & landscaping
Council
South Cambridgeshire 7.9/10
Date received
1 Jun 2026
Date validated
1 Jun 2026
Postcode
SG8 6HS

Description

T1 - Conifer hedge - Trim the annual growth on the top by 30cm and trim sides by 15cm create flat top and side. T2 - Contorted Willow - Crown reduce to previous cuts (approx. 2M of new growth) T3 - Weeping willow - Re-pollard to previous pruning points, removing approximately 2m of new growth, to maintain size in the front garden, improve light to the front of the property, and increase airflow around the thatched roof.

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Other new applications on this street

18 Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS

Single storey rear extension. Maximum height to ridge: 3.90m Height to eaves: 2....

26/01686/PRIOR - 8 May 2026

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Norgetts Thatch Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS

T1 - Conifer hedge - Trim the annual growth on the top by 30cm and trim sides by...

26/0552/TTCA - 1 Jun 2026

Norgetts Thatch Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS

T1 - Conifer hedge - Trim the annual growth on the top by 30cm and trim sides by...

26/0552/TTCA - 1 Jun 2026

8 Mortlock Street Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6DB

T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduction in height by 2.5M and lateral growth by 1.5M (30...

26/0494/TTCA - 18 May 2026

8 Mortlock Street Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6DB

T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduction in height by 2.5M and lateral growth by 1.5M (30...

26/0494/TTCA - 18 May 2026

8 Mortlock Street Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6DB

T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduction in height by 2.5M and lateral growth by 1.5M (30...

26/0494/TTCA - 18 May 2026

18 Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS

Single storey rear extension. Maximum height to ridge: 3.90m Height to eaves: 2....

26/01686/PRIOR - 8 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
T.1 Contorted Willow - Crown reduce height by 3M and lateral by 1.5 to allow more light t…
23/1002/TTCA
2023 Approved
T.1 Contorted Willow - Crown reduce height by 3M and lateral by 1.5 to allow more light t…
23/1002/TTCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
16 Orchard Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HR
Part single storey, part two storey side extension and front porch extension.
25/02059/HFUL
2025 Approved
16 Orchard Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HR
Part single storey, part two storey side extension and front porch extension.
25/02059/HFUL
2022 Approved
2 Trayles Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6PH
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey extension on the footprint…
22/01812/HFUL
2022 Approved
2 Trayles Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6PH
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey extension on the footprint…
22/01812/HFUL
2022 Approved
4 Norgetts Lane Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS
Single storey rear extension, refurbishment to the front and rear with the addition of ne…
22/00236/FUL
2022 Approved
4 Norgetts Lane Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS
Single storey rear extension, refurbishment to the front and rear with the addition of ne…
22/00236/FUL
2021 Approved
19 High Street Melbourn SG8 6ER
T.1 Sycamore Crown reduce by 2M back to previous due to close proximity to house. T.2 lau…
21/1483/TTCA
2021 Approved
19 High Street Melbourn SG8 6ER
T.1 Sycamore Crown reduce by 2M back to previous due to close proximity to house. T.2 lau…
21/1483/TTCA
2021 Approved
7 Spencer Drive Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6HP
Single storey rear annex extension
21/04583/HFUL
2021 Approved
7 Spencer Drive Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6HP
Single storey rear annex extension
21/04583/HFUL
2020 Approved
19A High Street Melbourn SG8 6ER
(Amended) S1-3 Sycamore and HC1 horse chestnut require cutting back to the border line (d…
20/2180/TTCA
2020 Approved
6 Norgetts Lane Melbourn SG8 6HS
Extension of front porch with new rooflight
20/04284/HFUL
2020 Approved
6 Norgetts Lane Melbourn SG8 6HS
Extension of front porch with new rooflight
20/04284/HFUL
2020
19A High Street Melbourn SG8 6ER
(Amended) S1-3 Sycamore and HC1 horse chestnut require cutting back to the border line (d…
20/2180/TTCA
2020 Approved
1 Trayles Melbourn SG8 6PH
Single storey front extension
20/01405/HFUL
2020 Approved
1 Trayles Melbourn SG8 6PH
Single storey front extension
20/01405/HFUL
2018 Approved
19 High Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6ER
Plumb T.1 Fell to ground level due to low amenity tree over driveway. Sycamore T.2 Fell t…
S/4568/18/TP
2018 Approved
19 High Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6ER
Plumb T.1 Fell to ground level due to low amenity tree over driveway. Sycamore T.2 Fell t…
S/4568/18/TP
2018 Approved
20 Orchard Road Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6HL
Detached garage
S/1064/18/FL
2018 Approved
20 Orchard Road Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6HL
Detached garage
S/1064/18/FL
2016 Approved
17 High Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6ER
Barn conversion to a 2 bed annexe
S/2784/16/FL
2016 Approved
17 High Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6ER
Barn conversion to a 2 bed annexe
S/2785/16/LB
2016 Approved
17 High Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6ER
Barn conversion to a 2 bed annexe
S/2784/16/FL
2016 Withdrawn
17 High Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6ER
Barn Conversion to a Two Bedroom Annexe.
S/1709/16/FL
2016 Withdrawn
17 High Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6ER
Barn Conversion to a Two Bedroom Annexe.
S/1709/16/FL
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings