96 Morton Close Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4FE

Decided 26/00120/TPO
Date received
2 Feb 2026
Date validated
9 Feb 2026
Postcode
CB7 4FE

Description

T1 Black Poplar - Crown reduction: Reduce the height of the tree to a final height of approximately 10 metres, with lateral crown spread reduced by up to 2 metres, carried out evenly throughout the crown in accordance with BS3998:2010, with cuts made back to suitable secondary growth points Selective pruning: Removal of over-extended, weak, crossing, or poorly attached branches Deadwood removal: Removal of dead, damaged, or diseased branches throughout the crown Maintenance cycle: Works to be repeated annually to control regrowth, reduce wind loading, and maintain structural integrity

6.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#81 of 282

East Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

East Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #179 of 282
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #53 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #86 of 282
72%
Minor dwellings approved
137 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
26 decided
725
Total decisions
95 refused in 2025