Wolfson College Barton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BB Data via plota.co.uk

26/0636/TTCA - Works to CA trees Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 Atlas Cedar: reduce the branch length by up to 2m and/or thin branches by up to 15% to significantly branch end weight to reduce the risk of branch failure. This has happened on numerous occasions. T2 Robinia: Cut back the branches away from the adjacent building by 1m. T3 Cedar: crown-lift the branches away from the gym roof by 1m… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 5

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENT SUMMARY FROM PORTAL Attachment Summary · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF WOLFSON COLLEGE CEDAR ATLAS CEDAR AND ROBINIA Photographs · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to CA trees
Postcode
CB3 9BB
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Newnham
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
Richardson Tree Surgery Limited

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
A. Catalpa - Re-pollard by removing approximately 2m of re-growth back to previous pollar…
25/1286/TTCA
2025 Approved
A. Catalpa - Re-pollard by removing approximately 2m of re-growth back to previous pollar…
25/1286/TTCA
2025 Approved
Replacement of the roof on the M-P Staircase Building, installation of PV Panels on the r…
25/01647/FUL
2025 Approved
Replacement of the roof on the M-P Staircase Building, installation of PV Panels on the r…
25/01647/FUL
2025 Approved
Row of Yew trees overhanging the ventilation of Wolfson College's laundry buildings: cut…
25/0048/TTPO
2025 Approved
Row of Yew trees overhanging the ventilation of Wolfson College's laundry buildings: cut…
25/0048/TTPO
2022 Withdrawn
T1 - Catalpa: pollard at 1.5m T2 - Elm: coppice at 0.25m
22/0061/TTPO
2022 Withdrawn
T1 - Catalpa: pollard at 1.5m T2 - Elm: coppice at 0.25m
22/0061/TTPO
2024 Approved
T1 - 1 x Catalpa: pollard at 1.3m. T2, T3, T4 - 3 x Catalpa: pollard at 2m. T5, T6, T7…
24/0075/TTCA
2024 Approved
T1 - 1 x Catalpa: pollard at 1.3m. T2, T3, T4 - 3 x Catalpa: pollard at 2m. T5, T6, T7…
24/0075/TTCA
2024 Approved
G1 - group of three Prunus trees: to fell
24/0182/TTCA
2024 Approved
G1 - group of three Prunus trees: to fell
24/0182/TTCA
2023 Approved
Two storey rear extension to the north elevation including additional plant machinery.
23/03192/FUL
2023 Approved
Two storey rear extension to the north elevation including additional plant machinery.
23/03192/FUL
2023 Approved
Provision of temporary kitchen facilities at Wolfson College
23/03078/FUL
2023 Approved
Provision of temporary kitchen facilities at Wolfson College
23/03078/FUL
2023 Approved
T1 Eucalyptus tree - pollard at 3m. T2 Apple tree - pollard at 2m.
23/0570/TTCA
2023 Approved
T1 Eucalyptus tree - pollard at 3m. T2 Apple tree - pollard at 2m.
23/0570/TTCA
2022 Approved
To fly the Progress, Pan-African, Suffragette and Transgender Awareness Flags from the ex…
22/05558/ADV
2022 Approved
To fly the Progress, Pan-African, Suffragette and Transgender Awareness Flags from the ex…
22/05557/FUL
2017 Approved
T1 - Ash, Fell.
17/502/TTPO
2016 Approved
T1 - Walnut: Fell and replace (different species).
16/223/TTCA
2016 Approved
T1 - Walnut: Fell and replace (different species).
16/223/TTCA
2016 Approved
T1 - Maple: Crown reduce by removing 2 to 3 metres from branch tipsT2 - Larch: Fell and r…
16/091/TTCA
2016 Approved
T1 - Maple: Crown reduce by removing 2 to 3 metres from branch tipsT2 - Larch: Fell and r…
16/091/TTCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Leckhampton House 37 Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BJ
T1 large Pine tree: fell T2 twinned-stemmed Elm: fell G1 three small Elms: fell All trees…
24/0982/TTPO
2024 Approved
Leckhampton House 37 Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BJ
T1 large Pine tree: fell T2 twinned-stemmed Elm: fell G1 three small Elms: fell All trees…
24/0982/TTPO
2022 Refused
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Removal and replacement of the existing 8 metre high monopole with a new 18 metre high mo…
22/04089/PRIOR
2022 Refused
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Removal and replacement of the existing 8 metre high monopole with a new 18 metre high mo…
22/04089/PRIOR
2020 Refused
Land Adjacent 6 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
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20/04268/FUL
2020 Approved
6 Pearce Close Cambridge CB3 9LY
Demolition of existing single storey element. Single storey side and rear extension.
20/04752/HFUL
2021 Approved
Wolfson College, The Chancellors Centre Barton Road Cambridge CB3 9BB
Twin-stemmed Prunus (T1) - Remove the truck which presses against a neighbours shed.
21/0591/TTCA
2021 Approved
Wolfson College, The Chancellors Centre Barton Road Cambridge CB3 9BB
Twin-stemmed Prunus (T1) - Remove the truck which presses against a neighbours shed.
21/0591/TTCA
2020 Approved
Land Adjacent 6 Pearce Close Cambridge CB3 9LY
Erection of a detached dwelling.
20/04715/FUL
2019 Approved
Wolfson College Barton Road Cambridge CB3 9BB
Judas (T1) - Crown reduction by 0.75m. Ongoing pruning to prevent this broad spreading tr…
19/547/TTCA
2019 Approved
Wolfson College Barton Road Cambridge CB3 9BB
Judas (T1) - Crown reduction by 0.75m. Ongoing pruning to prevent this broad spreading tr…
19/547/TTCA
2017 Approved
Land Adjacent 6 Pearce Close Cambridge CB3 9LY
Construction of new 4-bedroom family home, provisionally called No.7 Pearce Close.
17/2000/FUL
2017 Approved
Land Adjacent 6 Pearce Close Cambridge CB3 9LY
Construction of new 4-bedroom family home, provisionally called No.7 Pearce Close.
17/2000/FUL
2017 Decided
Wolfson College Barton Road Cambridge CB3 9BB
T2: London Plane - Crown reduction by 3m off height and up to 2m from the sides. Crown ra…
17/489/TTCA
2017 Decided
Wolfson College Barton Road Cambridge CB3 9BB
T2: London Plane - Crown reduction by 3m off height and up to 2m from the sides. Crown ra…
17/489/TTCA
2025 Approved
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
Discharge of conditions 8 (water efficiency specification) of planning permission 24/0098…
24/00983/CONDB
2025 Approved
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
Discharge of conditions 8 (water efficiency specification) of planning permission 24/0098…
24/00983/CONDB
2025 Decided
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
Discharge of conditions 8 (water efficiency specification) and 9 (carbon reduction statem…
24/00983/CONDA
2025 Decided
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
Discharge of conditions 8 (water efficiency specification) and 9 (carbon reduction statem…
24/00983/CONDA
2024 Approved
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
Non material amendment of planning permission 24/00983/S73 for the addition of PV solar p…
24/00983/NMA1
2024 Approved
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
Non material amendment of planning permission 24/00983/S73 for the addition of PV solar p…
24/00983/NMA1
2024 Approved
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
S73 to vary condition 2 of ref: 20/04715/FUL (Erection of a detached dwelling) for minor…
24/00983/S73
2024 Approved
5 Pearce Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LY
S73 to vary condition 2 of ref: 20/04715/FUL (Erection of a detached dwelling) for minor…
24/00983/S73
2024 Refused
Land Adjacent 6 Pearce Close Cambridge CB3 9LY
Non material amendment on application 20/04715/FUL for: Changes to the boundary wall betw…
20/04715/NMA2
2024 Refused
Land Adjacent 6 Pearce Close Cambridge CB3 9LY
Non material amendment on application 20/04715/FUL for: Changes to the boundary wall betw…
20/04715/NMA2
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
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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%).

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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings