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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
3,753Searchable applications
646Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 1,625 approved or refused records
115Refused applications

1,510 approved · 115 refused · 200 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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  1. Decided26/0846/TTPO

    T25 - Beech - Reduce the height of the tree by approximately 2 metres and reduce the lateral spread by approximately 2 metres through the selective shortening of suitable branch growth, whilst retaining the tree's natural form and main crown framework.Reason - The works are recommended to reduce end weight on the lateral limbs and help mitigate the risk of branch failure associated with summer branch drop. The tree is situated within a public area adjacent to the highway, where there is a significant risk to pedestrians and passing vehicles should branch failure occur.3x limbs have failed causing significant damage to the SW side of the tree.

    Recreation Ground, Tennis Courts Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  2. Decided26/0849/TTPO

    T1 - Ash - Remove to ground level.Reason - Ash Dieback is present and is starting to show via the accumulation of dead smaller diameter branches throughout the crown. Alongside the dieback Inonotus is present on a secondary limb which extends towards the garage of 45 Mingle Lane. Another suspected area of fungal fruiting activity can be seen on an old pruning point at approximately 7 metres on the main leader. Throughout the crown structure there are multiple cavities, details from the arborist has confirmed that the upper section where the cavities are located significant hollowing has started to occur. At approximately 7 metres the main leader divides into two main leaders with woodpecker holes located at 10 metres. This area has been subject to an aerial inspection by the arborist and this section has deemed to be compromised due to the level of dysfunction.

    45 Mingle Lane Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5SY

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  3. Decided26/03003/HFUL

    Single storey side and rear extensions including conversion of existing garage to habitable space.

    13A Finchs Field Little Eversden Cambridgeshire CB23 1HG

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  4. Awaiting decision26/03004/S73

    S73 to remove condition 3 (Occupation) of planning permission 24/00269/HFUL (Two storey side extension).

    54 South Road Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9PN

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  5. Decided26/0851/TTPO

    T1. Horse chestnut. Oversized for location. Crown reduce by up to 3m to previous pruning points to leave tree at approximately 9m in height. Crown raise by up to 2m to gain clearance over neighbouring property and driveway.

    18 Queens Close Balsham Cambridgeshire CB21 4HL

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  6. Unknown26/01595/CONDA

    Submission of details required by conditions 4 (protected and supported during the carrying out) and 5 (Roofing Product) of Listed building consent 26/01595/LBC.

    82 High Street Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PL

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  7. Decided26/03006/HFUL

    Erection of replacement single storey outbuilding in rear garden following demolition of existing outbuilding.

    125 High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RF

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  8. Decided26/03007/LBC

    Removal of oil boiler and replace with air source heat pump (same size and location).

    8 Butchers Hill Ickleton Cambridgeshire CB10 1SR

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  9. Decided26/0852/TTPO

    Elm x 8 -Fell due to Dutch Elm Disease

    15 Stokes Close Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3FG

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/03010/FUL

    Erection of Facilities Barn and relocation of muck bunker.

    Blue Diamond Stud South Wilbraham Road Six Mile Bottom Little Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB8 0UW

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/03011/HFUL

    Part demolition, alterations to the roof, relocation of dormer windows, changes to fenestration, internal reconfiguration, front porch, construction of a raised platform and hardstanding.

    Setbroad Farm, New Farmhouse Oakington Road Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8TW

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  12. Decided26/0853/TTCA

    T1 - Willow - Reduce laterally over garden by approx. 2.5mT2 - Willow - Reduce laterally over garden by 2mT3 - Box Maple at rear of garden - Reduce crown by approx. 1.5m

    47 The Green Eltisley Cambridgeshire PE19 6TG

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  13. Withdrawn26/0856/TTCA

    T1 Ash in drive - sectionally fell to a low stump

    9 The Green Thriplow Cambridgeshire SG8 7QX

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  14. Awaiting decision25/02472/COND14

    Submission of details required by condition 14 (land contamination - investigation and remediation strategies) of planning permission 25/02472/FUL.

    Former David Ball (Db Group) Site Wellington Way Bourn Airfield Cambridge CB23 2TQ

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  15. Decided25/01016/COND10

    Submission of details required by condition 10 (Finished Floor Levels) of reserved matters application 25/01016/REM

    Parcels 5.1, 5.2 And 5.3, Key Phase 1 Waterbeach Barracks Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9PA

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  16. Awaiting decision26/03024/FUL

    Demolition of agricultural building. Erection of 1no dwelling.

    The Meadow, Annexe Streetly End West Wickham Cambridgeshire CB21 4RP

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  17. Decided24/01256/CONDE

    Submission of details required by condition 9 (Remediation Scheme) and 11(Water Conservation Strategy) of planning permission 24/01256/FUL

    Welch's Transport Ltd Moorfield Road Duxford Cambridgeshire CB22 4PS

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  18. Decided20/03523/NMA2

    Non Material Amendment of planning permission 20/03523/FUL Amendments to transport hub external stair arrangement, accessible ramp and gym elevations, details of location of southern access road lighting columns, and amendment to the southern access of St Johns Innovation Park and Cowley Road.

    Land In The North West Part Of St Johns Innovation Park Cowley Road Milton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 0ZT

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  19. Decided26/03027/HFUL

    Roof extension including hip to gable with rear dormer. Removal of 2no. chimneys and alterations to fenestration and front porch.

    32 Station Road (West) Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NL

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  20. Decided26/00381/CONDA

    Submission of details required by condition 15(Remediation Method Statement) of planning permission 26/00381/S73

    Aerodrome Service Station 38 Royston Road Duxford Cambridgeshire CB22 4QH

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  21. Decided26/0862/TTCA

    Elm tree - Fell The tree is on the North East side of our garden is diseased and has died.

    13 High Street Croxton Cambridgeshire PE19 6SX

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  22. Decided25/02983/CONDB

    Submission of details required by condition 4 (Bat licence) of planning permission 25/02983/FUL

    20 Middle Street Thriplow Cambridgeshire SG8 7RD

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  23. Decided25/03678/CONDB

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Archaeology - WSI) and 10 (Energy Statement ) of planning permission 25/03678/FUL

    College Farm Barrington Road Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6SJ

    Received 11 Aug 2026
  24. Decided25/04728/CONDC

    Submision of details required by condition 8 (foundation design) of planning permission 25/04728/FUL

    Former Comfort Cafe Fourwentways Newmarket Road Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AP

    Received 11 Aug 2026

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