Downing Farm Station Road Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridgeshire CB25 0NW

1. 29 Oct 2024

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 20 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse (Prior Approval)

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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  T1 Cherry prunus mature in front garden near house - Fell tree to ground level. Approximately 25 years old. Now mature and causing significant shading and obstructing daylight to the front window

  Decided Trees 8 docs

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