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Refused26/0738/TTPOSubmitted last monthTree works

Highwoods Haverhill Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX

T1 - Large beech on the edge of the TPO protected wooded area at Highwoods - Fell Reason - The tree has pronounced edge-effect and a heavily asymmetrical crown. 2 large beech to the side of this tree were removed due to being dead but their presence had provided a screen from the wind. Removing them has changed the wind dynamic and the lateral force experienced by the tree. The vast majority of the crown is concentrated into the upper 3rd of the tree which gives a high centre of mass, shifting the centre of gravity out laterally away from the main stem and centre of root-mass, whilst increasing the turning moment exerted on the base of the tree during high winds. The long lateral limb combined with the 'flattened' crown form also increases the torsional force transferred to the stem during high winds, leading to the risk of a torsional fracture and stem failure. There are no appropriate reduction works which will overcome the extent of lean and associated risks, indeed a heavy reduction would leave large wounds which expose the tree to fungal infection and compromised timber strength.

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Progress

Submitted
17 Jul 2026
— completed
Validated
17 Jul 2026
— completed
Consultation
— completed
Target date
11 Sept 2026
— completed
Decided
27 Aug 2026
— completed

Application details

Reference
26/0738/TTPO
Local authority
South Cambridgeshire
Postcode
CB22 5BX
Ward
Shelford
Application type
Trees

Key dates

Submitted
17 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Target decision
11 Sept 2026
Decided
27 Aug 2026

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Estimated project value

£400–£3k

Typical UK cost for this job type, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.

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Inside the two years most owners do their major work — kitchens, bathrooms, rewires and lofts. 2 recent sales are listed below.

Homes here go for about £625,000 — the median of the last 7 market sales in CB22 5BX, £435,000 to £1,350,000.

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Planning constraints

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