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Selwyn College Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9DQ

Granted Cambridge 20/2398/TTCA Works to CA trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Tree type: Latin Name : Carpinus Betulus, Common Name: Hornbeam The tree ID is noted on the attached sketch "X163" and the supporting photos show the approx. location and issues faced with the planned works. The tree is considered to be in good health, but with planned crane activity the over hanging 2-3 branches need to be trimmed by upto 2m in order to be able to allow the removal of the current chiller and the installation of the new from the West Road Concert Hall's chiller compound/enclosure.

As published by the council, reference 20/2398/TTCA

Application record

Reference
20/2398/TTCA
Type
Works to CA trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Have No Objection To
Received
30 Nov 2020
Validated
30 Nov 2020
Decided
4 Jan 2021
Ward
Newnham
Decision by
Tree - Delegated (CBG)
Postcode
CB3 9DQ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Nov 2020

    Received by Cambridge

  2. 4 Jan 2021

    Decision issued: Have No Objection To

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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University of Cambridge, Estates Division Agent, a developer

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13 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cambridge granted permission on 4 January 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

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.

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