Robin Hood 1 Fulbourn Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 9JL Data via plota.co.uk

26/0582/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Approved

Proposal

Permission has been granted to fell this tree due its dangerous condition and risk to the public. T1 Ash - Fell to ground level. Tree exhibiting advanced symptoms of Ash Dieback and is now predominantly dead throughout the crown. The tree shows extensive canopy decline, significant deadwood, and severely reduced vitality, indicating that recovery is unlikely. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jun 2026
Approved
3 Jul 2026

Approved on 3 Jul 2026 · Tree - Officer (SCDC) · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB1 9JL
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Ward
Cherry Hinton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Aug 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
3 Jul 2026
Decision level
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Applicant
Show
Agent
SHIRE TREES LIMITED

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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