Cambridge University Botanic Garden Bateman Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JF Data via plota.co.uk

26/0685/TTCA Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1: Fagus sylvatica "Laciniata" - Crown lift over access path by up to 3m from ground level (up to 15cm diameter wood) T2: Acer psuedoplatanus - Fell to ground level T3: Betula x caerula - Reduce major limb to North by up to 3m (up to 12.5cm diameter wood) T4: Crataegus laciniata - Remove epicormic growth at base T5: Crataegus x persimilis - Fell to ground level T6: Platycladus orientalis - Fell to ground level T7: Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' - Fell to ground level T8: Ilex x altaclerensis - Fell to ground level T9: Sorbus aucuparia - Fell to ground level T10: Taxus baccata - Reduce crown to clear building by 1m (up to 7.5cm diameter wood) T11: Betula pendula - Fell to ground level T12: Taxus baccata - Reduce crown to clear building by up to 1m (up to 7.5cm diameter wood) T13: Malus pumila - Fell to ground level T14: Malus pumila - Fell to ground level T15: Malus pumila - Fell to ground level T16: Malus prattii - Fell to ground level T17: Cerasus serrulata 'Ukon' - Fell to ground level T18: Betula jacquemontii - Fell to ground level T19: Betula "Fetisowii" - Fell to ground level… Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Postcode
CB2 1JF
Received
7 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Jul 2026
Target decision
18 Aug 2026

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
G1: x5 No Trachycarpus fortunei - Fell trees to ground level
25/1466/TTCA
2025 Approved
G1: x5 No Trachycarpus fortunei - Fell trees to ground level
25/1466/TTCA
2025 Approved
G1 - Taxus baccata outgrown hedge - Crown reduction to 2m away from building and up to up…
25/1438/TTCA
2025 Approved
G1 - Taxus baccata outgrown hedge - Crown reduction to 2m away from building and up to up…
25/1438/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Fagus sylvatica - Fell tree to ground level. T2 - Fagus sylvatica - Significantly re…
25/1237/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Fagus sylvatica - Fell tree to ground level. T2 - Fagus sylvatica - Significantly re…
25/1237/TTCA
2025 Approved
Installation of 1no internally illuminated fascia sign, a digital screen, window vinyl's…
25/03553/ADV
2025 Approved
Installation of 1no internally illuminated fascia sign, a digital screen, window vinyl's…
25/03553/ADV
2025 Approved
T1 - Catalpa ovata - Fell to ground level, dead tree. T2 - Fagus sylvatica - Repollard (r…
25/0921/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Catalpa ovata - Fell to ground level, dead tree. T2 - Fagus sylvatica - Repollard (r…
25/0921/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 Fagus sylvatica - Reduce entire crown by up to 4-5m, due to stem decay. (up to 20cm di…
25/0850/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Quercus x warburgii (Cambridge Oak) - Reduce/retrench crown by between 2-6m where ne…
25/0865/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 Fagus sylvatica - Reduce entire crown by up to 4-5m, due to stem decay. (up to 20cm di…
25/0850/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Quercus x warburgii (Cambridge Oak) - Reduce/retrench crown by between 2-6m where ne…
25/0865/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Fell all stems to GL due to dieback and suspected Honey F…
25/0579/TTCA
2025 Approved
T1 - Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Fell all stems to GL due to dieback and suspected Honey F…
25/0579/TTCA
2023 Approved
A New Visitor Welcome Building
23/04850/FUL
2023 Approved
A New Visitor Welcome Building
23/04850/FUL
2023 Approved
Construction of timber walkway over the existing Bog Garden path
23/04752/FUL
2023 Approved
Construction of timber walkway over the existing Bog Garden path
23/04752/FUL
2018 Approved
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18/004/TTCA
2017 Approved
The erection of a new interpretation hub adjoining the Systematic Beds, with associated l…
17/1679/FUL
2017 Approved
The erection of a new interpretation hub adjoining the Systematic Beds, with associated l…
17/1679/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
The erection of a new interpretation hub adjoining the Systematic Beds, with associated l…
17/1680/LBC
2017 Withdrawn
The erection of a new interpretation hub adjoining the Systematic Beds, with associated l…
17/1680/LBC
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2024 Approved
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2023 Approved
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Installation of internal secondary glazing to all windows.
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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
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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%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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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