Arbury, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Arbury, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Arbury are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Arbury
Arbury is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward within Cambridge, England, boasting a population of 9,883 as recorded in the 2021 UK census. This area is significant for planning applications due to its residential character and ongoing developments, making it an important consideration for prospective developers and planners.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cambridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Cambridge
- LSOA: Cambridge 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Arbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arbury.
- 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 Arbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
66 planning applications found near Arbury.
- 26/0645/TTPO - Land Adjacent 2 Colwyn Close Cambridge CB4 3PB
Holm Oak adjacent to parking bays at entrance to Colwyn Close - fell. The tree is showing distinct signs of deterioration. This is almost certainly associated with decay of the root system and is with
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/0645/TTPO - Land Adjacent 2 Colwyn Close Cambridge CB4 3PB
Holm Oak adjacent to parking bays at entrance to Colwyn Close - fell. The tree is showing distinct signs of deterioration. This is almost certainly associated with decay of the root system and is with
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/02279/HFUL - 19 Gunning Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3SQ
Erection of single storey annexe to rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/02279/HFUL - 19 Gunning Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3SQ
Erection of single storey annexe to rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/02226/CL2PD - 51 Hurrell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3RL
proposed loft conversion, hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer. Rooflights to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/02226/CL2PD - 51 Hurrell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3RL
proposed loft conversion, hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer. Rooflights to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/02167/CL2PD - 48 Harding Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3RR
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 48 Harding Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3RR
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/02167/CL2PD - 48 Harding Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3RR
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/01810/HFUL - 4 Fontwell Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3LZ
Single storey front extension and No1 rooflight to front roof elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 2 Jermyn Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2HQ
Single storey rear extension, replacement of existing windows to rear elevation and addition of new side access door into dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 2 Jermyn Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2HQ
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of ref: 24/00564/HFUL (Loft extension with rear box dormer) to change the bedroom window to french doors with juliet balcony and increase the ridge height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 332 Histon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3HT
First floor rear extension, changes to fenestration and garden room at the rear of garden. (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 66 Darwin Drive Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3HH
Ground floor front and rear extensions, part double storey rear extension, double storey side extension including loft conversion with rear dormer and hip to gable roof extension, chimney removals, in
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 310 Histon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3HS
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Footway) and 20 (Artificial Lighting) of planning permission 25/04788/S73
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 121 Oxford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3PJ
S73 to vary condtion 3 (materials) of planning permission 25/03181/HFUL (Attic conversion with box dormer) to change material used from standing seam zinc to standing seam aluminium with an anthracite
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 209 Gilbert Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3PA
Part single, part two storey rear extension. Two storey side extension and erection of porch canopy to front. Alterations to fenestration. Installation of Air Source Heat Pump and bike shed to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Shah Jalal Mosque 107 Darwin Drive Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3HQ
Submission of details required by conditions 11 (Management Plan), 12 (Cycle Parking), 16 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme), 18 (Bin Storage) of planning permission 24/01777/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 58 Harding Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3RR
Demolition of Gym/Storage and erection of single storey rear extension. Internal Alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 108 Oxford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3PL
Roof extension including rear dormer,raising ridge height and 1no rooflight to front elevation, single storey rear extension and construction of outbuilding to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Arbury in Cambridgeshire
Arbury is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward within Cambridge, England, boasting a population of 9,883 as recorded in the 2021 UK census. This area is significant for planning applications due to its residential character and ongoing developments, making it an important consideration for prospective developers and planners.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Arbury a particularly low-crime area.
Arbury has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Cambridge, Storey's Way, Howes Place, Riverside and Stourbridge Common, De Freville, Central, Castle and Victoria Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Arbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Histon Road SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Arbury
In the last 24 months, 212 planning applications were submitted near Arbury. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Arbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Arbury were full planning applications (50), tree works (44), discharge of conditions (44). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 74 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 132 applications
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