The Catholic Rectory Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JR Data via plota.co.uk

26/0754/TTCA - Works to CA trees Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

5 Days Notice, Sycamore - Reduce height by approximately 8 - 10m, down to approximately 2m above decayed historic pollard heads, to leave pollard framework at approximately 8m high. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Jul 2026
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Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 22 Jul 2026

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DECISION NOTICE Application Decision Notice · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF 5 DAY NOTICE EMAIL Application Information · 21 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF FIVE DAY NOTICE LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 21 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTO OF TREE Photographs · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
South Cambridgeshire
Application type
Works to CA trees
Postcode
CB2 1JR
Received
17 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Ward
Market
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 Jul 2026
Decision
Have No Objection To
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Agent
Eastern Tree Surgery Limited

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
T1 - Sycamore - Remove the lowest branch growing over the garage and the low dead branch…
25/0181/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Sycamore - Remove the lowest branch growing over the garage and the low dead branch…
25/0181/TTCA
2022 Approved
Installation of electronic bollards at entrance to Rectory car park.
22/02401/FUL
2022 Approved
Installation of electronic bollards at entrance to Rectory car park.
22/02401/FUL
2022 Refused
Installation of electronic car park barrier at entrance to Rectory car park.
22/01040/FUL
2022 Refused
Installation of electronic car park barrier at entrance to Rectory car park.
22/01040/FUL
2019 Approved
Listed building consent for exterior lighting.
19/0445/LBC
2019 Approved
Provision of exterior lighting.
19/0444/FUL
2019 Approved
Listed building consent for exterior lighting.
19/0445/LBC
2019 Approved
Provision of exterior lighting.
19/0444/FUL
2016 Approved
Non-Material Amendment sought on application 15/0897/FUL for omission of glass canopy, sm…
16/2023/NMA
2016 Approved
Non-Material Amendment sought on application 15/0897/FUL for omission of glass canopy, sm…
16/2023/NMA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Scott Polar Research Institute Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1ER
T1- Acacia- Laterally reduce by 1.5m to provide 2m clearance from building. Crown lift to…
25/0834/TTPO
2025 Approved
Scott Polar Research Institute Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1ER
T1- Acacia- Laterally reduce by 1.5m to provide 2m clearance from building. Crown lift to…
25/0834/TTPO
2025 Approved
Chemistry Department Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EW
Removal of 4 No. existing flues and installation of 6 No. flues.
25/00229/FUL
2025 Approved
Chemistry Department Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EW
Removal of 4 No. existing flues and installation of 6 No. flues.
25/00229/FUL
2024 Approved
4 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
Internal alterations to existing office comprising - mechanical services alterations at a…
24/04574/LBC
2024 Approved
4 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
Internal alterations to existing office comprising - mechanical services alterations at a…
24/04574/LBC
2024 Approved
12 Union Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EZ
Installation of 37 solar panels
24/04152/PRIOR
2024 Approved
12 Union Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EZ
Installation of 37 solar panels
24/04152/PRIOR
2024 Refused
2 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
T1 - Maple - Fell - Tree is outgrowing the space and roots causing issues. Our clients pl…
24/0562/TTPO
2024 Refused
2 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
T1 - Maple - Fell - Tree is outgrowing the space and roots causing issues. Our clients pl…
24/0562/TTPO
2024 Approved
4 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
Installation of a cycle parking rack within the existing paving slabbed front yard of the…
24/02111/FUL
2024 Approved
4 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
Installation of a cycle parking rack within the existing paving slabbed front yard of the…
24/02111/FUL
2024 Approved
Scott Polar Research Institute Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1ER
T1- Acacia- reduce back from building to give a 2 meter clearance removing 1.5 meters to…
24/0415/TTPO
2024 Approved
Scott Polar Research Institute Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1ER
T1- Acacia- reduce back from building to give a 2 meter clearance removing 1.5 meters to…
24/0415/TTPO
2023 Refused
9 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1GE
T1 Yew Tree Crown Reduce by 1.5 m - 2m, shaped to balance and maintain its size (current…
23/0669/TTCA
2023 Refused
9 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1GE
T1 Yew Tree Crown Reduce by 1.5 m - 2m, shaped to balance and maintain its size (current…
23/0669/TTCA
2023 Approved
Scott Polar Research Institute Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1ER
T1- Acacia- reduce back from building to give a 2 meter clearance removing 1.5 meters of…
23/0410/TTPO
2023 Approved
Scott Polar Research Institute Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1ER
T1- Acacia- reduce back from building to give a 2 meter clearance removing 1.5 meters of…
23/0410/TTPO
2022 Approved
2 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
T1 - Maple - Reduce by 4mtrs all round - To help minimize the root growth that is causing…
22/1384/TTPO
2022 Approved
2 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JP
T1 - Maple - Reduce by 4mtrs all round - To help minimize the root growth that is causing…
22/1384/TTPO
2016 Refused
6-8 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1NH
Change of use from Office (B1(a)) to non-residential education teaching space (D1).
16/2110/FUL
2016 Approved
The Oak Bistro 6 Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EG
Single storey extension to the south side of the existing kitchen
16/1746/LBC
2016 Approved
The Oak Bistro 6 Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EG
Single storey extension to the south side of the existing kitchen
16/1745/FUL
2016 Approved
The Oak Bistro 6 Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EG
Single storey extension to the south side of the existing kitchen
16/1746/LBC
2016 Approved
The Oak Bistro 6 Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EG
Single storey extension to the south side of the existing kitchen
16/1745/FUL
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings