Barrington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barrington, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barrington are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barrington
Barrington is a charming village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district, approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Cambridge. Nestled between the villages of Haslingfield and Shepreth, it offers a tranquil setting that may be of interest for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,185 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.barringtoncambs.com/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrington.
- 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 Barrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Barrington.
- 26/02304/LBC - 2 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/02303/HFUL - 2 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/02304/LBC - 2 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 2 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 2 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/02303/HFUL - 2 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 18 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (a) (front door to extension), (b) (flat roof materials and construction) (c) (foundation, floors, walls and roof), (d) (external position, colour and ma
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 24/01156/CONDB - 18 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (a) (front door to extension), (b) (flat roof materials and construction) (c) (foundation, floors, walls and roof), (d) (external position, colour and ma
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - 24/01156/CONDB - 18 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (a) (front door to extension), (b) (flat roof materials and construction) (c) (foundation, floors, walls and roof), (d) (external position, colour and ma
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 2 Glebe Road Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7RP
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for internal reconfiguration of the dwelling to provide 3rd bedroom/study and ensuite and replace existing heating system to an Air to Water Heat Pump, upgrade ins
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Village Hall 63 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
G1 - Leylandii Hedgerow - to be felled to ground level to regain significant space in the car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 4 Daphmoir Close Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7RE
T1 and T2 - Conifer (Rear Garden) - Fell to ground level and remove arisings. overhanging a swimming pool. Dense canopy causing excessive shading and reduced garden amenity. Regular needle drop into p
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Barrington Hall 9 Haslingfield Road Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7RG
5 DAYS NOTICE - (Dead/dangerous) T1 Sweet Chestnut - Pollard at 5 metres to make safe (tree has partially collapsed exposing remainder to imminent failure)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Far Meadow 36A High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire
T720 Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) remove to near ground level, monolith to approx. 4m /a high stump T728 Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) remove to near ground level, monolith to approx. 4m T731 Com
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 25 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Laurel hedge - coppice an overgrown Laurel tree that is part of an existing Laurel hedge. It was a hedge plant but was left previously when the hedge was trimmed. It is a poor quality tree and is prev
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Foxton Road Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7RN
Single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Pavilion West Green Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7SA
Submission of details required by condition 6 (water efficiency specification) of planning permission 24/04780/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 7 West Green Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7RZ
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of ref 25/02316/S73 (S73 to vary condition 2 of ref: 21/03885/FUL (Demolition of an existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and the erection of 2 No. dwelli
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 25 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
Ash - Remove (as a five day notice)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 41 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX
T1 - Leylandii hedge -Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-04
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A brief summary of Barrington in Cambridgeshire
Barrington is a charming village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district, approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Cambridge. Nestled between the villages of Haslingfield and Shepreth, it offers a tranquil setting that may be of interest for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,185 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barrington a particularly low-crime area.
Barrington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barrington, Shepreth, Foxton. 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 Barrington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barrington Chalk Pit SSSI, Barrington Pit 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, Barrington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.barringtoncambs.com/. 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 Barrington
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Barrington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barrington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barrington were tree works (13), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Shepreth planning applications
- Foxton planning applications
- Moor End planning applications
- Orwell planning applications
- Haslingfield planning applications
- Frog End planning applications
- Harlton planning applications
- Harston planning applications
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