Fanshawe House 32 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AY Data via plota.co.uk

26/0642/TTPO - Works to TPO trees Refused
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 06/2000 to reduce a beach tree that stands approximately 20 meters tall to be reduced by 5 meters overall. T2 06/2000 to reduce a sycamore tree that stands approximately 17 meters tall to be reduced by 4 meters overall reduction. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
23 Jun 2026
✗
Refused
19 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 19 Aug 2026 · Tree - Delegated (CBG) · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

Documents 7

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DECISION NOTICE Application Decision Notice · 19 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF MAP OF NOTIFIED NEIGHBOURS Neighbour/Consultee Notification List · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENT SUMMARY FROM PORTAL Attachment Summary · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF IMAGE Photographs · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Works to TPO trees
Postcode
CB3 9AY
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Newnham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Refused Permission
Decision date
19 Aug 2026
Decision level
Tree - Delegated (CBG)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Anglia tree care

Public comments

No public comments yet.

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
(T1) Beech - crown raise to clear both properties by 2 meters (removing 3 meters) - reduc…
22/1185/TTPO
2022 Approved
(T1) Beech - crown raise to clear both properties by 2 meters (removing 3 meters) - reduc…
22/1185/TTPO
2019 Approved
T1 Twin-stemmed Ash on rear boundary ~ Top and fell to ground level due to proximity to n…
19/624/TTCA
2019 Approved
T1 Twin-stemmed Ash on rear boundary ~ Top and fell to ground level due to proximity to n…
19/624/TTCA
2016 Refused
Non-Material Amendment on application 15/1440/FUL for using white uPVC windows to rear el…
16/1907/NMA
2016 Refused
Non-Material Amendment on application 15/1440/FUL for using white uPVC windows to rear el…
16/1907/NMA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
33 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AY
T1: Silver Birch - Reduce and shape by 1 meter to improve form T2: Cherry - Reduce Wester…
25/1156/TTCA
2025 Approved
33 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AY
T1: Silver Birch - Reduce and shape by 1 meter to improve form T2: Cherry - Reduce Wester…
25/1156/TTCA
2025 Approved
2 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AX
T149 - Prunus cerasifera - Reduce crown by approximately 1M to clear the roof T156 - Acer…
25/0773/TTCA
2025 Approved
2 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AX
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25/0773/TTCA
2024 Approved
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Group of 3 Birch: reduce height and spread on all sides by 1.5m back to previous reductio…
24/1440/TTCA
2024 Approved
Orchard End 15E Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AS
Group of 3 Birch: reduce height and spread on all sides by 1.5m back to previous reductio…
24/1440/TTCA
2024 Approved
Tyndale House 36 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BA
Group of 3 Limes raise canopy on all sides to clear 4-4.5m high clear bike sheds and adja…
24/1109/TTCA
2024 Approved
Tyndale House 36 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BA
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24/1109/TTCA
2024 Approved
35 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AY
Row of conifers overhanging the back fence. Trim back to fence line by 0.5m to allow ligh…
24/1002/TTCA
2024 Approved
35 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AY
Row of conifers overhanging the back fence. Trim back to fence line by 0.5m to allow ligh…
24/1002/TTCA
2024 Approved
Orchard End 15E Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AS
Crab apple tree located just to the left of driveway gates. Carefully remove lower branch…
24/0429/TTCA
2024 Approved
Orchard End 15E Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AS
Crab apple tree located just to the left of driveway gates. Carefully remove lower branch…
24/0429/TTCA
2023 Approved
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Demolition of existing building and erection of a replacement library, meeting rooms and…
23/03519/FUL
2023 Approved
Tyndale House 36 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BA
Demolition of existing building and erection of a replacement library, meeting rooms and…
23/03519/FUL
2024 Approved
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T33 Stone Pine - Adjacent property has concerns about light and falling debris onto drive…
24/0253/TTCA
2024 Approved
Grange Garden House Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AS
T33 Stone Pine - Adjacent property has concerns about light and falling debris onto drive…
24/0253/TTCA
2023 Approved
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T1 - Mature Beech Tree - encroaching on neighboring property and branches are touching th…
23/1237/TTCA
2023 Approved
6 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AX
T1 - Mature Beech Tree - encroaching on neighboring property and branches are touching th…
23/1237/TTCA
2023 Approved
6 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AX
Single storey rear extension and loft balcony. Erection of panel room. Erection of replac…
23/03336/HFUL
2023 Approved
6 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AX
Single storey rear extension and loft balcony. Erection of panel room. Erection of replac…
23/03336/HFUL
2016 Approved
Pinehurst South Pinehurst Cambridge Cambridgeshire
T1: Corsican Pine - Remove the lowest whorl of branches then clip the remainder of the cr…
16/372/TTPO
2016 Approved
Tyndale House 36 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BA
2x Tlilia - Crown reduce to clear roof of building by 3m
16/336/TTCA
2016 Approved
Tyndale House 36 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BA
2x Tlilia - Crown reduce to clear roof of building by 3m
16/336/TTCA
2016 Approved
30 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge CB3 9AY
Demolition of existing outbuildings and garage and construction of part two storey part s…
16/1060/FUL
2016 Approved
30 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge CB3 9AY
Demolition of existing outbuildings and garage and construction of part two storey part s…
16/1060/FUL
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 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