Planning application
11 Savile Way Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7TU
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 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
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2 Sep 2024
Received by South Cambridgeshire
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3 Sep 2024
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Oct 2024
Decision issued: Refused Permission
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19 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 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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