13 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/1053/TTCA - Works to CA trees Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Purple Plum (1) touching and damaging adjacent roof, prune back and reduce crown on south side only by 2.5m. Yew (2)- touching and damaging adjacent roof - prune back to, or close to, boundary fence. Reduce crown on South side only by 4m. Chestnut (3) - prune to clear roof of pavilion in adjacent garden, by 1m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 24 Oct 2026, from Cambridge's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents 3

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 18 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 18 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ATTACHMENT SUMMARY FROM PORTAL Attachment Summary · 18 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 7

Southacre conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Also on the record
Nature recovery project: Cambridge Core Area; Local nature reserve 465 m away: Sheep's Green and Coe Fen; Tree preservation order 12 m away: Trumpington Road; National infrastructure project 730 m away: East West Rail - Bedford to Cambridge and Western improvements, at pre-application; Inside the Cambridge (Cambridge) built-up area; Green belt 37 m away: Cambridge.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area327 m² (3,520 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (64 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 10 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2011, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to CA trees
Postcode
CB2 8AJ
Received
18 Sept 2026
Validated
18 Sept 2026
Ward
Trumpington
Target decision
30 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Eastern Landscape Service Limited

Decision outlook

Day 21 of the 56-day target. Cambridge usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 36.

Day 2135 days to the 56-day target
93%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
449decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Cambridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Cambridge decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 5 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
30 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
T1: Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar) - lift lower branches on extending over garden and pon…
23/1050/TTCA
2023 Approved
T1: Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar) - lift lower branches on extending over garden and pon…
23/1050/TTCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course 19 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8FA
Single storey building for indoor golf practice.
25/03719/FUL
2025 Approved
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course 19 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8FA
Single storey building for indoor golf practice.
25/03719/FUL
2025 Approved
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course 19 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8FA
Erection of a single storey building to rear of existing club house with extended path an…
25/01688/FUL
2025 Approved
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course 19 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8FA
Erection of a single storey building to rear of existing club house with extended path an…
25/01688/FUL
2024 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ
T11: Oak - prune to clear roof by 2m
24/0860/TTPO
2024 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ
T11: Oak - prune to clear roof by 2m
24/0860/TTPO
2023 Approved
St Faiths School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG
60 - Lawson Cypress - Fell to ground level as recommended on the tree report 62 - Lawson…
23/0058/TTPO
2023 Approved
St Faiths School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG
60 - Lawson Cypress - Fell to ground level as recommended on the tree report 62 - Lawson…
23/0058/TTPO
2022 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ
4. Cherry on driveway (in decline) remove 2no low dead limbs and hanger. 5. Horse Chestnu…
22/0788/TTCA
2022 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ
4. Cherry on driveway (in decline) remove 2no low dead limbs and hanger. 5. Horse Chestnu…
22/0788/TTCA
2022 Approved
17 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ
T1 - Mature Quercus Robur (Oak) - This tree is dangerous. It is situated next to the road…
22/0178/TTPO
2022 Approved
17 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ
T1 - Mature Quercus Robur (Oak) - This tree is dangerous. It is situated next to the road…
22/0178/TTPO
2021 Approved
21 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
Erection of new dwelling, garage, summer house and swimming pool following demolition of…
21/00277/FUL
2021 Approved
13 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
T1: Prunus domestica (Damson tree) - fell T2: Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar) - lift lower…
21/0281/TTCA
2021 Approved
13 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
T1: Prunus domestica (Damson tree) - fell T2: Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar) - lift lower…
21/0281/TTCA
2020 Approved
13 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
T1 Liquid Amber - Permission to fell. T2,T3,T4 Small Apple Trees - Permission to fell.
20/2416/TTCA
2020 Approved
Meadowcroft House 16 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8EX
Installation of new pathway, pedestrian access gate and fencing
20/03018/FUL
2019 Approved
Meadowcroft House 16 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8EX
Erection of a one bed, one person dwelling and relocation of existing refuse store with a…
19/0248/FUL
2019 Approved
Meadowcroft House 16 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8EX
Erection of a one bed, one person dwelling and relocation of existing refuse store with a…
19/0248/FUL
2018 Withdrawn
Douglas House 18 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AH
T1: Leylandii Conifer (middle tree) - Remove to approximately ground level.
18/197/TTPO
2018 Withdrawn
Douglas House 18 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AH
T1: Leylandii Conifer (middle tree) - Remove to approximately ground level.
18/197/TTPO
2017 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
2. Oak tree to side of garage - crown reduce by 2-3m over house roof and driveway 3. 1no…
17/327/TTPO
2017 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
2. Oak tree to side of garage - crown reduce by 2-3m over house roof and driveway 3. 1no…
17/327/TTPO
2017 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
1. Plum tree on left hand side of rear boundary - retain umbrella feel but crown thin 10%…
17/334/TTCA
2017 Approved
15 Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 8AJ
1. Plum tree on left hand side of rear boundary - retain umbrella feel but crown thin 10%…
17/334/TTCA
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#18 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.