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South Cambridgeshire District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for South Cambridgeshire District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

3,491Searchable applications

650Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 1,489 approved or refused records

111Refused applications

1,378 approved · 111 refused · 187 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Jan 2021 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Planning and Building Control

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas84 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areas8 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

Decided26/0395/TTPO
T1 - Silver Birch, fell to ground level over concerns of subsidence on houseT2 - 3 X Juniper, fell to ground level due to roots raising the blocks on the drivewayT3 - Cotoneaster, fell to ground level due to stem pushing into fenceT4 - Cupressus, reduce by 2m back to previousT5 - Prunus, reduce by 1m back to previousReason - The reasoning is to conduct maintenance on the trees before they become too big of problem. Due to previous works, not undertaken by ourselves, they have now entered into a routine of maintenance and do not wish for the trees to have to be removed in the future
5 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
Received 15 Apr 2026
Decided26/01447/HFUL
Loft conversion within existing roof space with 6no. rooflights.
1 Bluebell Drive Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6GT
Received 15 Apr 2026
Decided26/01448/REM
Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the construction of 2 No. dwellings, new access, associated works and infrastructure following outline planning permission 24/00237/OUT (Outline application for construction of up to two dwellings, new access, associated works and infrastructure with some matters reserved except for access).
Land R/O 46 Cinques Road Gamlingay Cambridgeshire SG19 3NW
Received 15 Apr 2026
Decided24/00237/CONDA
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (traffic management plan), 5 (construction ecological management plan), 6 (biodiversity enhancement), 7 (lighting design strategy for biodiversity), 8 (water efficiency specification), 9 (energy statement), 10 (cycle parking) and 11 (electric vehicle charge point scheme) of Outline planning permission 24/00237/OUT
Land R/O 46 Cinques Road Gamlingay Cambridgeshire SG19 3NW
Received 15 Apr 2026
Decided26/0397/TTPO
1 - Oak tree in the 11 hole near the green - whole crown reduce by 2-3 metersReason - The large oak tree obstructing the green, affecting its quality and interfering with players ability to play the hole effectively
Bourn Golf Club, Health And Fitness Club Toft Road Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TT
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided25/03408/CONDA
Submission of details required by conditions 9 (Ecological Enhancement Scheme), 10 (Foul Water Drainage), 11 (Surface Water Drainage), 12 (on-site storage facilities for Waste), 13 (Piling) and Statutory BNG of Technical Details Permission 25/03408/TDC.
Land On The South Side Of Willingham Green Road Carlton Cambridgeshire CB8 0SW
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided25/00126/COND7
Submission of details required by condition 7 (Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan) of reserved matters application 25/00126/REM
Parcel 3.2A, Cambourne West, Cambourne
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided24/04021/COND2
Submission of details required by condition 2(Material Sample) of reserved matters application 24/04021/REM
Parcel 3.2B, Cambourne West, Cambourne
Received 16 Apr 2026
Awaiting decision26/01456/FUL
Installation of an extractor fan.
63 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
Received 16 Apr 2026
Awaiting decision26/01457/LBC
Installation of an extractor fan.
63 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
Received 16 Apr 2026
Withdrawn26/01459/HFUL
Erection of annexe to front.
111 Rampton Road Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5JF
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided26/0398/TTPO
T1 - Beech - Raise crown to 4.5ms and reduce laterals north west over studio and neighbouring garage by up to 2.5ms. Reduce small lateral growth by 1 - 1.5ms and remove deadwood, leaving as balanced as possible.Reson - To raise crown and reduce laterals to provide clearance to neighbouring garage and garden studio roof as canopy is very low.
1 Coach House Lane Newton Cambridgeshire CB22 7PF
Received 16 Apr 2026
Awaiting decision26/01460/S106A
Modification of planning obligations contained in a Unilateral Undertaking dated 17 December 2021 and made between (1) R C Grain, WK Grain and E M Reeve and (2) South Cambridgeshire District Council. Principal planning ref: 20/04704/OUT.
Land South Of Rosemary Greene Close Caxton Cambridgeshire
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided26/0400/TTCA
The council objects to the proposed works and the tree is now a subject of a tree preservation order.T1 - YEW TREE - reduce overall crown by 2.5m. Raise crown to 2.5m. General maintenance.
1 School Lane Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BD
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided26/01461/HFUL
Two storey side extension and external cladding.
23 Meadow Lane Over Cambridgeshire CB24 5NF
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided26/01462/FUL
Change of use of existing annexe for use as a separate dwelling with associated proposed boundary works.
Crossways House Dean Road Bartlow Cambridgeshire CB21 4PW
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided20/04704/NMA2
Non material amendment on application 20/04704/OUT for amendment to the description of development to read:Outline planning for the erection of up to nine self-build/custom-build dwellings and associated garaging with some matters reserved except for access from Rosemary Greene Close.
Land At St Peters Street Caxton CB23 3PS
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided26/01464/HFUL
Demolish existing conservatory. Part single storey, part two storey rear extension, rooflights to side, porch canopies to front and side and alterations to fenestration and doors.
11 Church Road Hauxton Cambridgeshire CB22 5HS
Received 16 Apr 2026
Decided26/01465/HFUL
Single storey rear and side extension to replace existing side conservatory
159 Cambridge Road Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5JN
Received 17 Apr 2026
Decided26/01467/HFUL
Single storey rear and front (porch) extension
14 Marshalls Close Teversham Cambridgeshire CB1 9AR
Received 17 Apr 2026
Decided26/01468/HFUL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing Conservatory & replacement front Porch
26 King Street Over Cambridgeshire CB24 5PS
Received 17 Apr 2026
Decided26/01469/HFUL
Garden annex to the rear
Diamond Jubilee House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
Received 17 Apr 2026
Decided26/01471/PRIOR
Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 32 No. Residential Flats (Use Class C3).
29 Station Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6PZ
Received 17 Apr 2026
Withdrawn26/01472/LBC
Lighting Upgrades to Principal Building
Clinical Pharmacology Unit Bourn Hall High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TN
Received 17 Apr 2026

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