52 Owlstone Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9JH

Pending 26/0556/TTCA
Date received
2 Jun 2026
Date validated
2 Jun 2026
Postcode
CB3 9JH

Description

One mature Buddleia (Buddleja davidii) located in the front garden of the property (although Buddleia is generally classified as a shrub rather than a tree, notification is being submitted because the plant has developed multiple substantial stems, with a stem diameter exceeding 75mm) - Fell and remove the Buddleia completely, including the main stems at ground level, to improve the appearance of the site and allow replacement planting with more appropriate ornamental shrubs and plants. The proposed replacement planting will enhance the appearance of the property frontage and preserve the character and amenity of the conservation area.

South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#30 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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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