Barton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barton are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barton
Barton is a village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of Cambridge. Its proximity to junction 12 of the M11 motorway makes it a significant area for planning applications, offering potential for development and growth within the region.
Population: 819 (2021) · Area: 2.8 km²
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £479,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 021C
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- burglary: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barton.
- 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 Barton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Barton.
- - 40 Wimpole Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7AB
G1 - Conifer trees - Remove - Reason - Remove to open the house up to more light and we feel the trees have out grown them self
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 17-19 High Street Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BG
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the conversion of the two existing semi-detached dwellinghouses into a single dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 1 School Lane Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BD
T1 - YEW TREE - reduce overall crown by 2.5m. Raise crown to 2.5m. General maintenance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 28 Wimpole Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7AB
6x Conifer (G1) - Fell to allow more light into property and No. 2 Holben Close. Note - Replant with 1x Field Maple and 2x Hornbeam along boundary line
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Burwash Manor New Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7EY
Section 73 application to vary condition 4 (surface water run-off), 9 (written scheme of investigation (WSI)), 11 (construction and environmental management plan), and 24 (historic boundary wall) of r
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Burwash Manor New Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7EY
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (Surface Water Drainage), 5 (Contamination and Remediations) and 10 (Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 21/02524/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 47-49 And 51 Wimpole Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7AB
T1: Ash (No 51) - Fell T2: Ash (No 47-49) - Fell T3: Sycamore (No 47-49) - Reduce the height by 3.5m and the width by up to 2m T4: x2 Cypress (No 47-49): Reduce the height by 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 1 Holben Close Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7AQ
Non material amendment on application 24/03626/HFUL to include changes to the roof design and roof material
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 12 And 14 Comberton Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BA
Submission of details required by condition 10 (External Materials), 11 (Boundary Treatments) and 16 (Hard and Soft Landscape) of planning permission 25/03736/S73
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 1 School Lane Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BD
T1 - YEW TREE - reduce overall crown by 4m. Raise crown to 2.5-3m. General maintenance.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 19 Kings Grove Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7AZ
Single storey front and side extensions and new windows to side and rear elevations (Resubmission of 25/00940/HFUL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 12 And 14 Comberton Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BA
S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 23/04430/FUL (Demolition of existing barns, erection of 7 No. dwellinghouses, conversion of barn to dwellinghouse, and rear extensions o
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Barton Cofe Va Primary School School Lane Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BD
T21 - Conifer - fell due to excessive shading of school woodland area and excessive shrouding of lower crown of mature ash
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 62 Wimpole Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7AB
T1 - Silver Birch - fell to allow for approved house extension to be carried out and excessive shading of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 9A Comberton Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BA
Submission of details required by condition 7 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission 24/00116/S73
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 5A Comberton Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BA
T1 Acer - fell T2 Prunus - fell Trees need to be removed to allow access to oil tank which we want to remove as we plan to have a sir source heat pump installed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Barton in Cambridgeshire
Barton is a village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of Cambridge. Its proximity to junction 12 of the M11 motorway makes it a significant area for planning applications, offering potential for development and growth within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 819 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Barton covers an area of approximately 2.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Barton show an average sale price of £479,876, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Barton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Barton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barton Wimpole Road, Barton St Peter's. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barton 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 Barton
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Barton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barton were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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