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11 Savile Way Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7TU

Refused South Cambridgeshire 24/0959/TTPO Works to TPO trees

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

x3 ash trees - which are approximately 8-10 metres tall and are approximately 6 metres from the wall of my house. I am proposing to reduce the height of the trees to below the gutter level of my house which is approximately 5 meters. Reasons: Having renewed my house insurance recently, some policies had penalties or higher premiums due to the height of the trees within close proximity to the house. I have lived in the house since 1989 and over time the trees have grown significantly. The height of the trees in such close proximity restrict the light to my house which means on the ground floor kitchen I often have to still use a light even in summer. Reducing the height of the trees will permit more light into my house. The garden it self has over time become more and more overshadowed by the trees. They impose shade for all but a few hours of the day. Also pollarding the trees will continue to keep them in good health.

As published by the council, reference 24/0959/TTPO

Application record

Reference
24/0959/TTPO
Type
Works to TPO trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refused Permission
Received
2 Sep 2024
Validated
3 Sep 2024
Decided
9 Oct 2024
Ward
Foxton
Parish
Fowlmere CP
Decision by
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Postcode
SG8 7TU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Sep 2024

    Received by South Cambridgeshire

  2. 3 Sep 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Oct 2024

    Decision issued: Refused Permission

  4. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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10 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

South Cambridgeshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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