The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Pending
26/0512/TTPO
Description
Beech reduce height by -8m down to secondary canopy, removing dead top and some living areas to shape, reason - removing dead top and dead wood. Lime - reduce height down to 7m, reason - decay at the base Dying Beech - fell to approximately 4 -5m, reason - advance die back throughout.
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Historical activity at this location
33 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
With conditions
Submission of details required by condition 3 (arboricultural protection) of planning per…
2025
With conditions
Submission of details required by condition 3 (arboricultural protection) of planning per…
2024
Approved
Timber-framed, slate roof external entrance canopy to Dining Hall
2024
Approved
Timber-framed, slate roof external entrance canopy to Dining Hall
2017
Approved
T1 Wellingtonia - fell
2017
Approved
T1 Wellingtonia - fell
2017
T1: Beech - lower crown by 5-6m to appropriate pruning pointsT2: Beech - fell 1 of 4 youn…
2017
T1: Beech - lower crown by 5-6m to appropriate pruning pointsT2: Beech - fell 1 of 4 youn…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
19 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE
Cedar Lebanon tree no.8 reduce lowest southwest side lateral branch by 4m.
2025
19 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE
Cedar Lebanon tree no.8 reduce lowest southwest side lateral branch by 4m.
2025
Approved
6 Scroope Terrace Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1PY
Dismantle and rebuild the front parapet wall across the full width of the Royal Cambridge…
2025
Approved
6 Scroope Terrace Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1PY
Dismantle and rebuild the front parapet wall across the full width of the Royal Cambridge…
2025
Approved
The Kings Building The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Installation of an external boiler flue to the northern elevation of the Grade II listed…
2025
Approved
The Kings Building The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Installation of an external boiler flue to the northern elevation of the Grade II listed…
2025
Approved
The Kings Building The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Installation of an external boiler flue to the northern elevation of the Grade II listed…
2025
Approved
The Kings Building The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Installation of an external boiler flue to the northern elevation of the Grade II listed…
2025
Approved
The Leys School, Kelvin Building Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Installation of 2no internal stud walls within the existing Kent Room to form 2no teachin…
2025
Approved
The Leys School, Kelvin Building Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Installation of 2no internal stud walls within the existing Kent Room to form 2no teachin…
2024
Approved
Mezereon House 23 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JQ
Magnolia - reduce spread of canopy on south side by 1.5m, taper into lateral and upper cr…
2024
Approved
Mezereon House 23 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JQ
Magnolia - reduce spread of canopy on south side by 1.5m, taper into lateral and upper cr…
2024
Approved
22 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JQ
T1- Cotoneaster- in severe decline -remove to ground level.
2024
Approved
22 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JQ
T1- Cotoneaster- in severe decline -remove to ground level.
2024
Refused
12 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE
T1: Lime tree - Crown reduce by 2m to maintain the tree at no more that its current size…
2024
Refused
12 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE
T1: Lime tree - Crown reduce by 2m to maintain the tree at no more that its current size…
2024
Withdrawn
The Leys School, Dining Hall Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Timber framed, slate roof, external entrance canopy to Dining Hall
2024
Withdrawn
The Leys School, Dining Hall Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Timber framed, slate roof, external entrance canopy to Dining Hall
2023
Approved
19 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE
T1 Cedar - Crown reduce north side by 4.5m (upper crown only). Crown reduce east side by…
2023
Approved
19 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE
T1 Cedar - Crown reduce north side by 4.5m (upper crown only). Crown reduce east side by…
2016
Approved
Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire
T1: Silver Birch - Crown raise over drive to 3.5m and clear adjoining property by 1m from…
2016
Approved
21 Brookside Cambridge CB2 1JQ
Removal of existing basement window, opening made taller and insertion of new frameless g…
2016
Approved
21 Brookside Cambridge CB2 1JQ
Removal of existing basement window, opening made taller and insertion of new frameless g…
2016
Approved
The Chapel The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
The proposed works entail the restoration of the Chapels North, East and South Elevations…
2016
Approved
The Chapel The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
The proposed works entail the restoration of the Chapels North, East and South Elevations…
South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#30 of 292 councils
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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