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Unicorn Cottage Old School Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4YS

Granted South Cambridgeshire 22/1277/TTCA Works to TPO trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

-TPO 001 (2022) T1 Sycamore - 5 metre crown raise. 2 metre height reduction. 1 metre overall crown reduction. T2 Sycamore - 5 metre crown raise. 3 metre overall crown reduction.

As published by the council, reference 22/1277/TTCA

Application record

Reference
22/1277/TTCA
Type
Works to TPO trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Permission
Received
31 Oct 2022
Validated
31 Oct 2022
Decided
13 Mar 2023
Ward
Whittlesford
Parish
Whittlesford CP
Decision by
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Postcode
CB22 4YS

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Cambridgeshire register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/00603/LBC Granted

    Unicorn Cottage Old School Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4YS

    Installation of a broadband A5 size box at ground level to the front of the cottage to provide full fibre broadband.

    Decided 4 Jun 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/04391/LBC Granted

    Unicorn Cottage Old School Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4YS

    Internal changes to Unicorn Cottage to include 1.Lower brick pathway outside to front door. 2. Replace front door with higher one 3. Lower internal brickwork between front door and internal door. 4. Replace internal door with higher door 5. Replace beam in kitchen with a longer one. Move upright from central position to wall to the left of new window as below. 6. Replace Kitchen new style window with smaller width older looking one to accommodate beam. 7. Replace kitchen left window (that was a door) to a side sash/slide one 8. Move door and modern partition to downstairs shower room, and 9. In Bedroom 3 (over kitchen) Install shower, sink and toilet in corner, by removing shelving and taking it back, by linking cupboard. Drainage and plumbing to go through internally to bathroom, via bedroom 2. Ventilation incorporated via Chimney stack.

    Decided 15 Mar 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/04199/HFUL Granted

    Unicorn Cottage Old School Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4YS

    Single storey detached timber framed garden annexe and replacement single timber garden shed to rear; new post & rail fence (garden side) with infill hedging to High Street boundary; addition of high level fencing above existing timber panel fencing to boundary with Whittlesford Social Club.

    Decided 11 Jan 2023 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Oct 2022

    Received by South Cambridgeshire

  2. 13 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Granted Permission

  3. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Cambridgeshire granted permission on 13 March 2023, 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.

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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  • Unicorn Cottage Old School Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4YS

    22/04199/HFUL Submitted 23 Sep 2022 50 yards away

    Single storey detached timber framed garden annexe and replacement single timber garden shed to rear; new post & rail fence (garden side) with infill hedging to High Street boundary; addition of high level fencing above existing timber panel fencing to boundary with Whittlesford Social Club.

    Granted Householder Extension 25 docs
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  • Unicorn Cottage Old School Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4YS

    25/00603/LBC Submitted 18 Feb 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of a broadband A5 size box at ground level to the front of the cottage to provide full fibre broadband.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 25 docs
  • Unicorn Cottage Old School Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4YS

    22/04391/LBC Submitted 5 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Internal changes to Unicorn Cottage to include 1.Lower brick pathway outside to front door. 2. Replace front door with higher one 3. Lower internal brickwork between front door and internal door. 4. Replace internal door with higher door 5. Replace beam in kitchen with a longer one. Move upright from central position to wall to the left of new window as below. 6. Replace Kitchen new style window with smaller width older looking one to accommodate beam. 7. Replace kitchen left window (that was a door) to a side sash/slide one 8. Move door and modern partition to downstairs shower room, and 9. In Bedroom 3 (over kitchen) Install shower, sink and toilet in corner, by removing shelving and taking it back, by linking cupboard. Drainage and plumbing to go through internally to bathroom, via bedroom 2. Ventilation incorporated via Chimney stack.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 47 docs
  • 1 North Road Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ

    26/01494/LBC Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Removal of existing side extension and replacement with new conservatory. Installation of external fridge and freezer units with associated works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 16 docs
  • 1 North Road Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ

    26/01493/FUL Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Removal of existing side extension and replacement with new conservatory. Installation of external fridge and freezer units with associated works.

    Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs
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    Received 16 Jun, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees
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