Planning application
Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, PE1 1XX
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Works as stated in the Tree Survey Report along with additional work to (T35) M
As published by the council, reference 26/002993/CTR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/002993/CTR
- Type
- Conservation Area Trees Notification
- Received
- 1 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- PE1 1XX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Peterborough register
This site has had 4 applications since 2014: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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21/01158/CTR Granted
Peterborough Cathedral Minster Precincts Peterborough PE1 1XX
T.1 Ash (red dot) - Remove small lowest lateral branch and reduce/remove the small secondary low 'drooping' branches/end weight, at the end of the major branch, back to a suitable secondary growing point around the 'dog leg', at approximately two thirds the length of the branch from the main stem, and crown clean. T.2 Holm Oak (yellow dot) - Reduce by approximately 3m to historical reduction points, to reduce end weight off of the co-dominant stem and upgrade the existing bracing system. T.3 Holm Oak (blue dot) - Remove limb that is pushing against the Cathedral boundary wall.
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21/01159/CTR Granted
Peterborough Cathedral Minster Precincts Peterborough PE1 1XX
Crown raise up to 2.5m above ground level, collection of trees along the northern edge of the Cathedral - red lines. Pruning back of obstructing branches around Cathedral lighting - white dots. Removal of low lateral limb on Acacia - purple dot. Fifty percent overall reduction of Yew, next to the Old Deanery - yellow dot. Crown clean and deadwood two Lime - greens dots. Re-pollard Lime obstructing Cathedral lighting - red dot. Removal of semi-mature Spruce, by Gardeners Cottage too prevent damage to building - white cross.
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14/02068/LICSNG Decided
Peterborough Cathedral Minster Precincts Peterborough PE1 1XX
Licensing request 070486
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Oct 2026
Received by Peterborough
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5 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Peterborough took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
McLaren Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Bourne
Active · incorporated 2019 · Bourne
34 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 94% granted
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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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First Floor 15 Gravel Walk Peterborough PE1 1YU
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Adjacent Masons Yard And Mess Room Minster Precincts Peterborough PE1 1XX
Reduce minor branches of lime tree by up to 2m distance from lamps, to allow adequate lighting of the cathedral
Granted Trees 3 docs
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26/003005/CTR Status unknown
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(1) Elm 5m crown lift and shape, (2) Red Maple thin and dead wood, (3) Sycamore
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26/002779/TRE Granted
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(T1 & T2) Remove 2no. Poplar trees in rear garden (93/00007/TPO)
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26/002786/TRE Granted
6 Shortacres Road Fletton Peterborough PE2 9DZ
(T1) Ash tree remove the lowest major limb back to the first growth point, crown
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26/002774/TRE Granted
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Various works recommended on the updated Tree Survey by East Midlands Tree Surve
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26/002973/CTR Awaiting decision
14A Rectory Lane Glinton Peterborough PE6 7LR
T.1 - silver birch - reduce by approx.3m, T.2 - silver birch - reduce by appro