Bourn, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourn, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bourn are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bourn
Bourn is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, England, just 8 miles from the county town of Cambridge. It is surrounded by other villages such as Caxton, Eltisley, and Cambourne, and had a population of 1,015 according to the 2011 census. This small yet vibrant community may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to local development and infrastructure projects.
Population: 982 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £496,489 (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 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bourn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourn.
- 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 Bourn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
434 planning applications found near Bourn.
- - Land Adj Gills Hill Farm Gills Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire
Reserved matters application for the appearance, layout and scale following outline planning permission 23/03849/OUT (Outline planning application of 5 self-build plots, with all matters reserved exce
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/02247/HFUL - 56 High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TR
Retrospective heightening of the chimney stack with three courses of brickwork, and retrospective full rethatch and installation of firewall membrane and associated replacement flue and flaunching.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 56 High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TR
Retrospective heightening of the chimney stack with three courses of brickwork, and retrospective full rethatch and installation of firewall membrane and associated replacement flue and flaunching.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/02247/HFUL - 56 High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TR
Retrospective heightening of the chimney stack with three courses of brickwork, and retrospective full rethatch and installation of firewall membrane and associated replacement flue and flaunching.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 25 Gills Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TS
Ground floor rear/side extension and first floor rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory and temporary caravan. Creation of new front access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/0517/TTCA - 26 Alms Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2SH
T3- Prunus- advanced phellinus pomaceus, in severe decline- remove. Note- (T1 and T2 on the plan are not having any work carried out this time)
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/0517/TTCA - 26 Alms Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2SH
T3- Prunus- advanced phellinus pomaceus, in severe decline- remove. Note- (T1 and T2 on the plan are not having any work carried out this time)
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 26 Alms Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2SH
T3- Prunus- advanced phellinus pomaceus, in severe decline- remove. Note- (T1 and T2 on the plan are not having any work carried out this time)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 33 High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TR
(T1) Cedar - crown reduction of 2m to reduce end weight and raise the crown to 4.5m over The Willow Tree car park.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Bourn Hall High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TN
T14: English Oak - Raise the crown to 5 meters over road. T27: Elm - Crown reduction of 4 meters to alleviate end weight, with a finished height of 7 meters. T28: Elm - Crown reduction of 5.5 meters t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Bourn Hall High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TN
T156a: Magnolia (touching building) - Crown reduction of 1 meter to give clearance of building by 0.5 meters, with a finished height of 4 meters. T157a: Laurel (touching building) - Crown reduction of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 56 High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TR
Retrospective heightening of the chimney stack with three courses of brickwork for fire prevention, and retrospective full rethatch and installation of firewall membrane and associated replacement flu
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Bourn Hall High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TN
Installation of a new glass door to the Principal Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Clinical Pharmacology Unit Bourn Hall High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TN
Lighting Upgrades to Principal Building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 17 High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2SQ
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (new walls scale of 1:20), 5 (a) (doors and windows scale of 1:10) and (b) (roof lights scale of 1:20) of Listed Building consent
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Brambles 1 Fox Road Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TU
T1 - Oak Tree - Crown reduce by 1m and remove all dead wood (a few branches have fallen onto the drive) T2 - Silver Birch x 2 - Fell and grind stumps - Reason - Customer would like to extend their gar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 36 Gills Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TS
Submission of details required by conditions 6 (external materials), 7 (roof covering) and 8 (a) (windows, doors and shutters scale of 1:10), (b) (rooflights scale of 1:10), (c) (external vents, flues
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 25 Gills Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TS
Demolition of existing conservatory and single storey element. Part single, part two storey rear extension and single storey side extension. Render and cladding to existing external walls and alterati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 15 Caxton End Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2SS
Change of existing garden studio from home office to ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 40 High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TR
Conversion of existing outbuilding to habitable space. Alterations to fenestration and replacement of existing garage door with full height glazing and flb doors. Replacement of existing door with win
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-14
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A brief summary of Bourn in Cambridgeshire
Bourn is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, England, just 8 miles from the county town of Cambridge. It is surrounded by other villages such as Caxton, Eltisley, and Cambourne, and had a population of 1,015 according to the 2011 census. This small yet vibrant community may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to local development and infrastructure projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 982 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Bourn show an average sale price of £496,489, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bourn a particularly low-crime area.
Bourn has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bourn Village and Hall, Bourn Caxton End. 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 Bourn includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bourn 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 Bourn
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Bourn. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bourn.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bourn were discharge of conditions (27), full planning applications (23), tree works (22).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 59 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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