5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/0761/TTPO
Date received
21 Jul 2026
Date validated
21 Jul 2026
Postcode
CB3 9AG

Description

T1 Mature Lime - reduction in height of approximately 6 metres and installation of an 8-ton Cobra bracing system on the remaining stems following these reduction works. The aim of these works is to mitigate the risk of failure onto the listed dwelling below by easing weight and wind loading/sail. Data via plota.co.uk

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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