PlotbeaconGreater Cambridge Shared Planning • 26/0284/TTPO
Dead pine tree to be removed
Newnham College, The Pightle Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DF
A dead pine tree would be removed beside Newnham College on Sidgwick Avenue.
Removing the dead tree would change the view, while a standing trunk would remain for wildlife.
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- Status
- In progress
- Type
- other
- Received
- 19 Mar 2026
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The applicant wants to remove a dead pine tree beside Newnham College. The tree would be cut down to ground level, leaving a four-metre trunk.
The tree’s removal would change the view near the college. The remaining trunk would provide a place for wildlife. A badger hole is under the tree.
The council will decide after the comment period. The tree work is not described as already done or approved.
About this summary
What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
Pinus (Dead) - Remove tree to ground level or fell/dismantle tree leaving a standing habitat of 4 metres.Reason - We wish to fell this dead Pinus. It has been dying for a few years now. As stated on the 2025 tree survey - 'The tree is in a low occupancy area. Vegetation growing at base of the tree. A full assessment of the base impeded due to access restrictions. Tree health advanced stage of decline (tolerable risk - code 341). Badger set under the tree. Likely contributed to the decline.
What you can do
Comments can be sent to Cambridge City Council using reference 26/0284/TTPO. Comments should focus on tree safety, wildlife, nearby historic buildings, and suitable replacement planting.