25/0706/TTPO

Status: Split decision
Application Details
Description

T1 - Mature Yew - This tree has not been managed in many years. As a result it has a very dominant form. Request a 2m Crown Reduction in height to growth points where possible/necessary. Light trim back driveway side with hedge cutters only. Aim of works is to improve light for surrounding trees and vegetation and form, and keep neighbors happy.T2 - Sycamore - This tree is in good health, but blocking access on the footpath and starting to encroach on the road. Request a Crown lift Sycamore at front by road to approx. 2.5m to improve form and access.T3 - Mature Yew at front of drive (on left if looking at house) - This tree is in good health but is currently not that pleasing to the eye. Request a 2m Sympathetic Crown Reduction in height, and approx. 1m off sides to growth points where possible/necessary. Aim of works to improve light, access and form.T4 and T5- X2 Mature Beech trees in front garden - These trees are massive and both within striking distance of the houses either side. T5 is in fact situated directly over both houses. Occasional tear-out and falling branches has lead to concern. In high winds these trees pose a serious threat to safety for the family's in the houses underneath. Request sympathetic all over crown reductions of these trees by approx. 2m where necessary to growth points, and a 15% crown thin. Aim of these works is to alleviate loading and decrease the risk from the sail. It will also give a good opportunity for our team to conduct a VTA. Also a crown lift to 6m to improve light and form to the gardens and homes underneath. Removal of major deadwood over 3 inches in diameter where possible.

Council

Cambridge

Application Type

Works to TPO trees

Date Received

15 Jul 2025

Date Validated

15 Jul 2025

Location
Address

89 Hinton Way Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5AH

Postcode

CB22 5AH

Coordinates

52.153757400000000, 0.146400000000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
25/0706/TTPO
Reference
25/0706/TTPO
Status
Split decision
Last Updated
23 Aug 2025