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Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

3,680Searchable applications

645Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 1,586 approved or refused records

115Refused applications

1,471 approved · 115 refused · 196 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Jan 2021 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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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Decided26/0611/TTCA
T 1 - Sycamore - Reduce the height by 3m and the width in all directions by 1m (back to the previous pruning points)T 2 - Larch - Reduce the height by 2m.
College Farm House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
Received 16 Jun 2026
Awaiting decision25/00887/COND2
Submission of details required by condition 2 (Architectural Details) of reserved matters application 25/00887/REM
Land West Of Station Road Longstanton Cambridge CB24 3DS
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/02272/HFUL
Hip to gable roof extension with rear dormer and rooflights.
35 Thornton Way Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0NL
Received 16 Jun 2026
Withdrawn23/02812/CONDC
Submission of details required by conditions 8 (Close Existing Access) and 20 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of planning permission 23/02812/FUL
25 Station Road Over Cambridgeshire CB24 5NJ
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/0613/TTCA
T1 - Previously pollarded Willow in front of house approx x17ms: this tree has severe decay in the main stem with a moderate to large amount of deadwood throughout the crown. Reduce back to previous pruning points (approx 13ms) to leave at approximately 4ms high and allow to regenerate more compact crown and alleviate stress on compromised main stemT2 - Previously pollarded adjacent Willow approx x17ms: This tree also has decay int he main stem and with a long over-extended limb over neighbouring shed. Reduce to leave at 4ms high.
27 High Street Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9JU
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided22/02528/COND16
Submission of details required by condition 16 (Archaeology) of outline planning permission 22/02528/OUT
Darwin Green Phases Two And Three Development Site Cambridge Road Impington Cambridgeshire
Received 16 Jun 2026
Withdrawn26/0614/TTPO
TG2 ( Cherry, Elder, Maple, Elm 15 Semi-mature) to maintain the dimensions of height 3 metres, canopy radius of 1 metre, and diameter at breast height and number of stems is 10cm. Works required is to maintain vegetation at current dimensions through periodic pruning to maintain the vegetation dimensions of: height 3 metres, canopy radius of 1 metre, and diameter at breast height and number of stems is 10cm.- TG4 ( Ash, Sycamore, Elm 5 Young) to maintain the dimensions of height 4 metres, canopy radius of 2 metres, and diameter at breast height and number of stems is 5cm. Works required is to maintain vegetation at current dimensions through periodic pruning to maintain the vegetation dimensions of: height 4 metres, canopy radius of 2 metres, and diameter at breast height and number of stems is 5cm.
3 The Bungalows The Knapwell Wood Road Knapwell Cambridgeshire CB23 4NS
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/0615/TTCA
5-DAY NOTICE T1 Horse Chestnut - Inspect the principal union where three large stems originate from the same bifurcation point. There is evidence of decay within this union, and the recent failure of one substantial stem has left the two remaining stems in a potentially compromised condition. With the aim of improving the tree's safety and stability, remove the large stem forming the left-hand bifurcation at the principal union and reduce the remaining canopy by approximately 2/3 metres to suitable growth points to reduce wind sail effect and lessen the load on the remaining canopy. Clear site and remove all arisings and waste from site.
Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided23/03571/CONDA
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Contamination) of planning permission 23/03571/FUL
Clare College Farm Huntingdon Road Lolworth Cambridgeshire CB23 8DN
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/02277/S73
S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 22/03609/HFUL (Demolition of existing rear lean-to element, single storey and two storey rear extension, Conversion of garage to home office including raising of roof height and new cart lodge/garage to front. Resubmission of 22/02380/HFUL) to include a cycle store to the rear.
6 Middle Street Thriplow Cambridgeshire SG8 7RD
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/02280/FUL
Change of Use of First Floor Unit 176A from Education Use to Retail Use and removal of previously approved school sign.
176A High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RX
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided25/00887/COND3
Submission of details required by condition 3 (details of the windows) of reserved matters application 25/00887/REM
Land West Of Station Road Longstanton Cambridge CB24 3DS
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided25/00887/COND8
Submission of details required by condition 8 (Noise Insulation and Mitigation Scheme) of reserved matters application 25/00887/REM
Land West Of Station Road Longstanton Cambridge CB24 3DS
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/02281/HFUL
Conversion of detached garage to annexe with rooflights and changes to fenestration.
38 Merle Way Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6FE
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/02282/HFUL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey element.
46 Hillside Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BL
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/02283/HFUL
Single storey side infill extension. Changes to fenestration including rooflights to existing flat roof.
22 Pages Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HF
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/0618/TTCA
T1- Beech Hedge- reduce back to previous points- up to 2mT2- 2x Silver Birch trees- crown reduction up to 20%T3-group of Conifers-reduce by up to 2m
80 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/0619/TTCA
Hawthorn (T1) - Reduce height to 3metres (back to previous pruning points)Birch (T2) - Reduce height by Approx. 3m and sides by 0.5m - Interfering with utility lines and rubbing on buildings roof)Birch (T3) - Reduce height by Approx. 2.5m and sides by 0.5m - Interfering with utility lines and rubbing on buildings roof)Apple (T4) - Fell Apple tree to ground level, the Apple tree has a heavy lean and weak rot system (large amount of movement when pushed) caterpillars infested on right side of canopy and some sooty mold on trunk
47 Coton Road Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NT
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided22/02771/COND4
Partial discharge of condition 4 (Ecological Design Strategy (EDS)) of outline planning permission 22/02771/OUT pursuant to Residential Quarter and Wild Park Phase(s).
Land North Of Cambridge North Station Milton Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 0AE
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/02287/FUL
Change of use to education use (Class F1) and associated external alterations to building, provision of a multi-use games area, works to vehicular access, new timber canopy, new boundary treatments, new landscaping and associated works
Queen Marys Nurses Home 31 Church Lane Papworth Everard CB23 3QN
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided22/02771/COND3
Partial discharge of condition 3 (Construction Ecological Management Plan) of outline planning permission 22/02771/OUT pursuant to Residential Quarter and Wild Park Phase(s).
Land North Of Cambridge North Station Milton Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/02289/HFUL
Ground and first floor side extensions. Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof to front. Porch canopy to front entrance and alterations to fenestration.
9 Guise Lane Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5PJ
Received 17 Jun 2026
Unknown22/04689/CONDG
Submission of details required by conditions 17 (verification report - Plots 1 to 4 and 9 only), 22 (carbon energy technologies) and 36 (written scheme of investigation (WSI)) of planning permission 22/04689/FUL
73 The Lamb Yard High Street West Wratting Cambridgeshire CB21 5LU
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/02291/S19LB
S19 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of listed building consent 25/00785/LBC (Demolition and replacement of existing annexe) the addition of 1 No. window.
19 Linton Road Balsham Cambridgeshire CB21 4HA
Received 17 Jun 2026

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