Planning application
17 Mill Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HY
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
T1- 1 x Mature Sycamore reduce the crown by 0.75 metres, remove new growth on the main trunk. The client has expressed concerns that the tree roots are damaging the concrete and wall of her garage. She would like the tree reduced to slow down the root growth and to allow more light into her garden/home.
As published by the council, reference 24/0425/TTPO
Application record
- Reference
- 24/0425/TTPO
- Type
- Works to TPO trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split decision
- Received
- 15 Apr 2024
- Validated
- 15 Apr 2024
- Decided
- 28 May 2024
- Ward
- Sawston
- Parish
- Sawston CP
- Decision by
- Tree - Officer (SCDC)
- Postcode
- CB22 3HY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Apr 2024
Received by South Cambridgeshire
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28 May 2024
Decision issued: Split decision
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1 Oct 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Happy Branches Tree Surgery Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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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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