Institute Of Astronomy, Hoyle Building Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0EZ

1. 14 Sep 2020

   Received by Cambridge

2. 15 Oct 2020

   Decision issued: Have No Objection To

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Institute Of Astronomy Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0HA

  20/01755/LBC Submitted 18 Mar 2020 100 yards away

  Alterations to electrical power and IT data cabling, conduit and containment trunking upgrades and replacement, along with replacement lighting cabling and LED fitting upgrades.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 52 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy, Observatory Building And Library Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  26/02485/FUL Submitted 30 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Alterations to provide improved disabled access, alongside general maintenance works. The scheme comprises the following: new external ramp to the eastern side of the central portico, new external ramp to service the exterior door in the western facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, regrading of external site levels to service the exterior door in the eastern facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, mechanisation of exterior doors and rearrangement of toilet block within eastern wing to provide disabled wc facility.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy, Observatory Building And Library Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  26/02486/LBC Submitted 30 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Alterations to provide improved disabled access, alongside general maintenance works. The scheme comprises the following: new external ramp to the eastern side of the central portico, new external ramp to service the exterior door in the western facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, regrading of external site levels to service the exterior door in the eastern facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, mechanisation of exterior doors and rearrangement of toilet block within eastern wing to provide disabled wc facility.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• Churchill College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS

  26/0713/TTCA Submitted 10 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Tree number 187 Quercus rubra Fell and grind out the stump

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy, Thorrowgood Telescope Building Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  22/04587/LBC Submitted 17 Oct 2022 150 yards away

  Replacement of structure surrounding the Thorrowgood Telescope.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy, Thorrowgood Telescope Building Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  22/04586/FUL Submitted 17 Oct 2022 150 yards away

  Replacement of structure surrounding the Thorrowgood Telescope.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 26/1142/TTCA Granted

  Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

  T1 - London Plane. To reduce and thin identified limb over Jesus Lane by 3m. The bough has already lost a very large limb directly over Jesus Lane, danger to public.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1152/TTCA Awaiting decision

  77 De Freville Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HP

  Leaning Judas- fell Prunus - fell

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1000/TTCA Granted

  69 Hemingford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3BY

  T1 - Cherry tree - Reduce crown by about 3m, or, if this is not possible reduce the crown where it overhangs 67 Hemingford Road by a similar amount. Reason - This would reduce the overshadowing of the roof of 67 Hemingford Road and also prevent branches impinging on telephone wires connecting to 65 Hemingford Road.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 12 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1012/TTCA Granted

  15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ

  2.Yew - Fell

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1144/TTPO Awaiting decision

  Pinehurst Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  T1 (T113 on plan) Dead Larch - Fell T2 (T259 on plan) Sycamore - Major dieback of upper crown, Sooty Bark Disease confirmed, risk of partial collapse, within falling distance of road, pavement and adjacent property. Fell T3 (T251 on plan) Damaged Elm - Stem subject to several collisions with tall vehicles, branch will continue to subside over time - Remove leaning stem above road to leave 2m Bolling

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees