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

26/0654/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

5 DAYS NOTICE - Silver Birch x1 - Remove and Stump grinding following removal. Reason - Located by south boundary with Barton Road. Poor condition- stem 1 hollowing, audible when struck. Multiple fruiting bodies of Birch Polypore on south face of stem. Dark staining on lower stem. Increased risk of structural collapse. Footpath and highway are targets. Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
25 Jun 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
South Cambridgeshire
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB3 9BB
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Newnham
Case officer
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Decision
Granted Permission
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Applicant
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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2022 Withdrawn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2022 Withdrawn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
Land Opposite 89A Barton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Removal and replacement of the existing 8 metre high monopole with a new 18 metre high mo…
22/04089/PRIOR
2022 Refused
Land Opposite 89A Barton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
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
Construction of a new 2 bedroom self-build home upon a currently consented (172000/FUL) i…
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
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