6 Beech Tree Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4AJ

Pending 26/0536/TTCA
Council
Date received
2 Jun 2026
Date validated
2 Jun 2026
Postcode
CB22 4AJ

Description

T1 - Walnut - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.5 metres sympathetically to re balance the crown of the tree, allow more light into garden and clear roof T2 - Silver Birch - Reduce crown by approximately 2 metres in height and 1 metre in lateral spread to increase light penetration into the garden and maintain a smaller overall crown size due to the trees close proximity to the house. Retain natural shape and balanced form throughout pruning works T3 - Cherry - Reduce crown by approximately 1.5 metres to provide clearance from the house and increase light penetration into the garden, while retaining the trees natural shape and balanced form G1(Group of 5 Himalayan Birch) - Reduce crowns by approximately 1 metre to retain the trees at a formal and manageable size, whilst maintaining natural shape and balanced crown form throughout

Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 292. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #93 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #24 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #34 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
87 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,034
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025