How many planning applications has Huntingdonshire District Council received?

Huntingdonshire District Council received 1,168 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Huntingdonshire District Council take to decide planning applications?

Huntingdonshire District Council takes an average of 55 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Huntingdonshire District Council?

Huntingdonshire District Council approves 89% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Huntingdonshire District Council?

To object to a Huntingdonshire District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Huntingdonshire District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Huntingdonshire District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Huntingdonshire District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Huntingdonshire District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 435 appeals were lodged against Huntingdonshire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

Huntingdonshire District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications?

You can search Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Huntingdonshire District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Huntingdonshire District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East of England

About Huntingdonshire District Council

Huntingdonshire District Council serves as the local authority for the Huntingdonshire district in Cambridgeshire, England, with its headquarters located in Huntingdon. This council oversees the towns of Godmanchester, Ramsey, St Ives, and St Neots, along with the surrounding rural areas. The district largely mirrors the historic county of Huntingdonshire, which was dissolved in 1965, though there are slight variations along the northern boundary with Peterborough. For those researching planning applications in the area, the council plays a key role in local development and regulatory processes.

Governance

Leader: Sarah Conboy (Liberal Democrat), since 18 May 2022

Chair: Douglas Dew (Liberal Democrat), since 15 May 2025

Chief Executive: Michelle Sacks, since 2023

Founded: 2017

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Liberal Democrats (11), Labour (4), Green (1), Independents (17), Conservatives (19)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Huntingdonshire District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Huntingdonshire District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Huntingdonshire District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £240,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fenland
Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Fenland 011A

Crime Statistics

50 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 16
anti-social-behaviour: 15
criminal-damage-arson: 5
public-order: 4
other-theft: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
drugs: 2
burglary: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Huntingdonshire District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Huntingdonshire District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Huntingdonshire District Council

473 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Huntingdonshire District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Huntingdonshire District Council.

Haslingfield Burnt Mill (River Rhee)
Cambridge Byron's Pool (River Rhee)
Babraham (River Granta)
Comberton (Bourn Brook)
Cambridge Baits Bite (River Cam)
Cambridge Jesus Lock (River Cam)
Dernford (River Cam)
Bin Brook

A brief summary of Huntingdonshire District Council

The average property sale price in the Huntingdonshire District Council area is £240,680, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Huntingdonshire District Council area recorded 50 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 60 designated conservation areas within the Huntingdonshire District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Abbotsley, Alwalton, Bluntisham, Brampton, Broughton, Buckden, Bythorn, Catworth, Covington, Diddington, and 50 more.

The council area encompasses 473 towns and villages, including Cambridge, Chatteris, Ely, Godmanchester, Huntingdon and March. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Huntingdonshire District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Huntingdonshire District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Huntingdonshire District Council area. Unlike the official Huntingdonshire District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Huntingdonshire District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,168 planning applications Huntingdonshire District Council received. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Huntingdonshire District Council.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Huntingdonshire District Council were tree works (372), full planning applications (288), discharge of conditions (259). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 21 medium-scale applications, 1,135 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

435 planning appeals were lodged against Huntingdonshire District Council decisions, of which 104 were allowed and 309 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 494 applications
Refused: 38 applications
Withdrawn: 25 applications
Awaiting decision: 611 applications

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