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Recreation Ground, Tennis Courts Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX

Refused South Cambridgeshire 26/0846/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

T25 - Beech - Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2 metres and reduce the lateral spread by approximately 2 metres through the selective shortening of suitable branch growth, whilst retaining the tree's natural form and main crown framework. Reason - The works are recommended to reduce end weight on the lateral limbs and help mitigate the risk of branch failure associated with summer branch drop. The tree is situated within a public area adjacent to the highway, where there is a significant risk to pedestrians and passing vehicles should branch failure occur. 3x limbs have failed causing significant damage to the SW side of the tree.

As published by the council, reference 26/0846/TTPO

Application record

Reference
26/0846/TTPO
Type
Works to TPO trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refused Permission
Received
7 Aug 2026
Validated
7 Aug 2026
Decided
10 Sep 2026
Ward
Shelford
Parish
Stapleford CP
Decision by
Tree - Officer (SCDC)
Postcode
CB22 5BX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Aug 2026

    Received by South Cambridgeshire

  2. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 10 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Refused Permission

Who's behind it

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Shire Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Royston

Active · incorporated 2017 · Royston

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 11 Aug 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 07 Aug 2026
  • FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 07 Aug 2026
  • PHOTO Photographs · 07 Aug 2026
  • LOCATION PLAN Drawings · 07 Aug 2026

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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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