Search Bassingbourn planning applications

23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bassingbourn · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 23 · received or decided in the last 12 months

The Cedars 26 South End Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5NJAwaiting decisionS73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission S/0331/15/FL (Erection of ten dwellings and garages following demolition of existing dwelling. Associated renovation of barn and removal of redundant and dilapidated outbuildings) to relocate the approved location of Plot 9 and amend the design of Plot 9.Received 26 Oct 202626/04035/S73
51 South End Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5NLAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by conditions 4 (Ecological Enhancement), 6 (Foul Water Drainage) 7 (Surface Water Drainage), 8 (External Materials) and 9 (Renewables 10%) of planning permission 25/03554/FULReceived 2 Oct 202625/03554/CONDB
37 Spring Lane Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5HTAwaiting decisionSycamore - TPO 0035 (2003) - Crown lift to 3.5 - 4m ground clearance Reason - tree needs trimming as branches are overhanging the workshop entrance.Received 25 Sep 202626/0993/TTPO
10 North End Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5NXAwaiting decisionT1 Sycamore - Fell to ground level, tree is dead and overhanging neighboring property T2 Sycamore - Fell to ground level, tree is dead and overhanging neighboring propertyReceived 22 Sep 202626/1079/TTCA
59 South End Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5NLAwaiting decisionT1 Oak - Crown lift to 5.5 metres over highway to clear HGV'sWorks to TPO treesReceived 7 Sep 202626/0975/TTPO

Planning in Bassingbourn

Approved: 92%; 12 of 12 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bassingbourn in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Bassingbourn

Postcode districts

SG8 601 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council

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About Bassingbourn

Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth is a civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, located 14 miles south-west of Cambridge and just north of Royston, Hertfordshire. Established in the 1960s, the parish encompasses the villages of Bassingbourn and Kneesworth, making it a key area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in this part of Cambridgeshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,509 (1961 estimate). It sits within the Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bassingbourn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bassingbourn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bassingbourn 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bassingbourn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Bassingbourn. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bassingbourn?

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Bassingbourn. The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near Bassingbourn?

The average planning decision time near Bassingbourn is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bassingbourn?

The planning approval rate near Bassingbourn is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bassingbourn?

The most common type of planning application near Bassingbourn is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bassingbourn?

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