Westminster College Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AA

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 24/1085/TTCA Granted

  Westminster College Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AA

  G1- 2x Prunus- Reduce by 2 meters to previous reduction points to maintain in their current location. T1- Lime- Re pollard removing 2 meters to maintain in its current location. T3- Holly- Remove leaning stem over footpath removing 2 meters back to suitable live lateral to maintain in its current location.

  Decided 3 Dec 2024 Trees

1. 18 Jun 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 14 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Have No Objection To

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cambridge granted permission on 14 July 2026, 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.

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.

• Merton Hall Cottage Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AD

  26/03198/FUL Submitted 24 Aug 2026 57m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Erection of student accommodation comprising 48 bedrooms, refurbishment and improvement works to Merton House and Merton Cottage and erection of an Energy Centre including the provision of cycle,bin stores and landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 134 docs

• Merton Hall Cottage Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AD

  26/03182/LBC Submitted 21 Aug 2026 57m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Refurbishment, repair and alteration works to Merton House and Merton Cottage, including thermal performance upgrades, repair and replacement of roof coverings, associated roof structures, installation of internal wall, floor and roof insulation, repair, refurbishment and selective replacement of windows including secondary and vacuum glazing, replacement of rainwater goods, internal reconfiguration and upgrading of accommodation, damp remediation, structural repairs and underpinning works. Removal of later additions and alterations, demolition and reconstruction of the coach house, stores and associated boundary wall using salvaged materials, demolition of various outbuildings, reconfiguration of access arrangements including formation of an accessible entrance to Merton House, rebuilding and reskinning of the 1960s extension at Merton House, installation of air source heat pump enclosure at Merton Cottage, associated repair, conservation and ancillary works, and works within the registered park and garden.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 103 docs
  Small domestic

• 21-25 Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  22/05514/S19LB Submitted 21 Dec 2022 62m away

  S19 application to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of listed building ref: 22/01050/LBC (Demolition of existing single storey elements (kitchen and toilet), rear boundary wall and art room. Construction of a new single storey link between No.21-24 Northampton Street and first floor rear extension at No.25; replacement of ground floor facade to No.21-24; partial demolition of chimney breast at ground floor in Porter's Lodge lobby; creation of new openings; internal fabric improvements to floors and walls; external insulation; replacement glazing and window casements and secondary glazing; installation of associated plant including PV panels to roof of No.25 and re-roofing of No.21-25; creation of new opening between No.21-24 at first floor; works to the internal roof structure at second floor in No.25) Amendments to the first-floor connection between no.24 and no.25 Northampton Street and The replacement of the metal windows at the back of No.25 Northampton Street.

  Granted Conditions Extension Demolition +1 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Westminster College, Chestnut Cottage Pound Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AA

  22/0830/TTCA Submitted 1 Aug 2022 78m away

  T1- Lime- re pollard removing 4m of growth to maintan in its current location. T2- Laurel- cut back to fence line removing 2m. T3- Yew- cut back from building to clear by 1.5m removing 1m. T4- Laburnum- reduce back from offices by 1.5m.

  Granted Trees 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Westminster College Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0AA

  21/0139/TTCA Submitted 31 Jan 2021 93m away

  (T1) Pink Chestnut - remove to ground level due to sever decay causing this tree to be unstable next to public footpath and residential property.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Westminster College Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0AA

  21/0123/TTCA Submitted 27 Jan 2021 98m away

  (T1) Yew - crown raise over parking area to 3m in height to prevent vehicular damage. (T2) Laburnum - remove badly cankered stem and reduce remaining crown by 1.5m to reduce the risk of failure and improve form. (T3) Lime - crown raise to 4m to allow for pedestrian access.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 26/0848/TTPO Withdrawn

  10 Melbourne Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EQ

  T1 - Magnolia Tree - Fell Reason - Drainage issue. supporting document attached.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0838/TTCA Granted

  57 Kingston Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2NU

  Portugal Laurel - fell

  6 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0834/TTPO Granted

  32 Blinco Grove Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7TS

  T1 Sycamore Remove 2 low branches and secondary low branch from right hand limb, branches marked, to raise crown to facilitate more light to garden

  6 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0827/TTPO Granted

  Gresham Place Gresham Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2EB

  T1 - Poplar - Fell Reason - Tree appears hollow when tapping with a mallet, a PICUS test was carried out (attached). Tree is in close proximity to road and building

  5 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0830/TTPO Refused

  Cambridge Tennis Club Wilberforce Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0EQ

  T1 - Oak - Reduce over Tennis Court by 3.5m and remove deadwood - Tree is encroaching on Tennis Court

  5 Aug 2026 Trees