35A Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AU

1. 16 Sep 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cambridge took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cambridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cambridge decided tree works applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 31 Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AU

  20/2019/TTCA Submitted 24 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Large Tilia sp. (x297), pollard to 7m above ground level. The tree suffered a large central stem failure recently during high winds, collapsed stem largely landed in 31s garden but did take out phone lines for neighbouring property. Tree overhangs neighbouring properties and garden structures, a further stem failure could cause serious structural damage to neighbouring buildings in future.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• Newnham College, Peile Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DF

  24/03611/S19LB Submitted 25 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  S19 to vary condition 2 (drawings) of ref: 23/01849/LBC (Works to improve access to Peile Hall including removal of existing external ramp, lowering of existing external door and internal changes to include new lifting platform) - a different type of lifting platform proposed omitting the need to demolish/remodel the existing internal steps.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 11 docs

• 1 The Oast House Pinehurst Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AP

  26/0510/TTPO Submitted 20 May 2026 100 yards away

  5-Day Notice - T5 - Acer platanoides - Fell Reason - Semi mature/mature maple. This tree has been in decline for the last six years with increased crown die-back which has been removed annually. This season, its decline has accelerated with the following concerns present: sparse foliage, die-back throughout, reduced vigour, cracked/detached bark with black staining beneath, all suggesting suspected sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale). Risk of failure.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Tyndale House 36 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BA

  26/0443/TTCA Submitted 1 May 2026 100 yards away

  1 x Lime - Cut back spread of middle and lower canopy on west side only by 2m to allow installation of scaffolding

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Tyndale House 36 Selwyn Gardens Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9BA

  24/03293/CONDG Submitted 20 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Submission of details required by condition 38 (Dormer Details) of planning permission 24/03293/S73

  Awaiting decision Conditions Loft or dormer 17 docs

• Newnham College, Kennedy Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DF

  26/02689/LBC Submitted 15 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Refurbishment, retrofit and decarbonisation of the Kennedy Building. Internal alterations to the Kennedy Building to increase the number of office spaces, re-provide wcs and gyp rooms, remove, partially replace and alter the stair circulation, improve accessibility on the ground floor and within the Newnham corridor, improve building services and fire safety. Retrofit works include making improvements to the building fabric including air-tightness, windows, doors, walls, roofs, floors and provision of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery as well as fabric repairs as part of general building maintenance. Removal of the existing plant room and replacement with a new plant room to contain the plant required to decarbonise the Kennedy building, including air source heat pumps and reinstate plant to serve West Clough.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 26/0777/TTCA Granted

  29 Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0EG

  T1 Dying Silver Birch tree: fell.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/0766/TTCA Granted

  The Vicarage 57 St Barnabas Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2BX

  T1. Apple - Crown thin 20% and crown reduce by 2m to reduce wind resistance and likelihood of failure. (Infected with Inonotus hispidus on main trunk. Weight bias towards left hand boundary wall) T2. Apple - Crown reduce by 3m (height and spread) to reduce risk of failure T2b. Apple - Crown reduce by 3m (height and spread) to reduce risk of failure T5. Birch - Prune to remove heavy deadwood. Prune to clear wires by 2m. Prune to clear garage by 2m

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/0707/TTCA Granted

  Selwyn College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DQ

  Magnolia Grandiflora (Tree No.11) - To reduce tree by 2.5m in height and bring it in by 1.5m on the sides and front. Prunus laurocerasus (Located by Tree No.82) - Large oversized shrub to reduce height by 3m and the sides by 3m. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Tree No.104)- Fell, stump grind and replace with Persian Ironwood Tree. Prunus sp. (Tree No. 204) - Remove limb back to trunk.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/0744/TTCA Granted

  48 Pretoria Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HE

  Walnut - Remove

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/0673/TTCA Granted

  5 Brunswick Cottages North Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DL

  Bay Tree (in the rear garden) - Reduce Height approx. 2 meter and a half meter reduction on the sides .

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees