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5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

Awaiting decision Cambridge 26/1143/TTPO Works to TPO trees

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T1 - Lime - Selectively reduce the longest and most exposed branch and scaffold extremities by up to approximately 2m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points and retaining a natural, balanced crown form. Remove deadwood throughout the crown.

As published by the council, reference 26/1143/TTPO

Application record

Reference
26/1143/TTPO
Type
Works to TPO trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
6 Oct 2026
Validated
6 Oct 2026
Ward
Newnham
Postcode
CB3 9AG

Comment by 29 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Cambridge's portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cambridge register

This site has had 4 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/0761/TTPO Refused

    5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

    T1 Mature Lime - reduction in height of approximately 6 metres and installation of an 8-ton Cobra bracing system on the remaining stems following these reduction works. The aim of these works is to mitigate the risk of failure onto the listed dwelling below by easing weight and wind loading/sail.

    Decided 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/0651/TTCA Granted

    5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

    5 DAYS NOTICE - T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Remove to ground level. Notification submitted under the exemption for works urgently necessary to remove an immediate risk of serious harm. A supporting arboricultural tree risk report and photographic evidence accompany this notification.

    Decided 7 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 20/1894/TTCA Granted

    5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

    1003: Yew - Remove dead limb at 4.5m N. Reduce crown by 30% (by volume) equivalent to a reduction of tree radius by up to 0.5m by tip-pruning.

    Decided 15 Oct 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Oct 2026

    Received by Cambridge

  2. 9 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 1 December 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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Shelford Tree Service Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Cambridge

Active · incorporated 2020 · Cambridge

105 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 97% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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.

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

    26/0761/TTPO Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    T1 Mature Lime - reduction in height of approximately 6 metres and installation of an 8-ton Cobra bracing system on the remaining stems following these reduction works. The aim of these works is to mitigate the risk of failure onto the listed dwelling below by easing weight and wind loading/sail.

    Refused Trees 8 docs
    Domestic

  • 5A And 7 Herschel Road Cambridge CB3 9AG

    20/1875/TTPO Submitted 10 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    1001: Horse chestnut - Reduce crown by 30% (by volume) equivalent to a reduction of tree radius by up to 2m and remove deadwood >2.5cm diameter. Remove primary lateral limb at 5m SE with open cavity and crack in union. 1002: Pedunculate Oak - In advanced decline secondary to soil compaction and RPA encroachment; significant deadwood over extension at 5a Herschel Road. From E crown extending over 5a Herschel Road: remove deadwood >2.5cm diameter, reduce E crown by 30% (by volume) equivalent to a reduction of tree radius by up to 2.5m, and remove decayed limb at 8m E.

    Granted Trees 11 docs

  • 5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

    20/1894/TTCA Submitted 7 Sep 2020 50 yards away

    1003: Yew - Remove dead limb at 4.5m N. Reduce crown by 30% (by volume) equivalent to a reduction of tree radius by up to 0.5m by tip-pruning.

    Granted Trees 11 docs

  • 5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

    26/0651/TTCA Submitted 26 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    5 DAYS NOTICE - T001 - Mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Remove to ground level. Notification submitted under the exemption for works urgently necessary to remove an immediate risk of serious harm. A supporting arboricultural tree risk report and photographic evidence accompany this notification.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • Needham Research Institute 8 Sylvester Road Cambridge CB3 9AF

    20/2462/TTCA Submitted 16 Dec 2020 50 yards away

    Magnolia - fell Ash adjacent Hershal Road - raise crown to clear roof and gutters of building by 3-3.5m. Row of Ash and Maple - crown lift above footpath to clear 3m high, crown lift above highway and gardens to clear 4m high.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • Street Record Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    22/1262/TTCA Submitted 28 Oct 2022 150 yards away

    T1 Norway Maple SM/EM tree 12m height DBH 260mm Set in grass verge adjacent to parking area. It is intended to remove tree and stump. The tree was planted as a landscape embellishment. Infrastructure works adjacent to the tree are intended that require its removal. Replacements can be provided. T2 Sycamore Young tree, 10m height, 100mmDBH. Set on stream bank adjacent to concrete bridge. The tree has a pronounced curve to its main stem. It is intended to remove the tree.

    Granted Trees 11 docs

In Cambridge

  • 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