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15 Babraham Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3DQ

Granted South Cambridgeshire 23/0024/TTPO Works to TPO trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Sycamore (Acer) - To undertake an all around crown reduction by approximately 2-2.5m. TPO 008 (1967) T9 This tree was cut back badly in the past. lots of stubs were left which has resulted in pollard like regrowth. The reduction should be undertaken using the false crotch method where possible. With the long term goal of restoring the trees natural form.

As published by the council, reference 23/0024/TTPO

Application record

Reference
23/0024/TTPO
Type
Works to TPO trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Permission
Received
9 Jan 2023
Validated
9 Jan 2023
Decided
13 Mar 2023
Ward
Sawston
Parish
Sawston CP
Decision by
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Postcode
CB22 3DQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Cambridgeshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 22/0913/TTPO Refused

    15 Babraham Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3DQ

    Large sycamore tree immediately within the property boundary that also overhangs #17 Babraham Road. Removal of dead timber within the canopy. 30% crown reduction.

    Decided 17 Oct 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Jan 2023

    Received by South Cambridgeshire

  2. 13 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Granted Permission

  3. 25 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Austin Tree Care LTD Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Cambridge

Active · incorporated 2020 · Cambridge

8 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils

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Documents

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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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