Search Bourn planning applications
34 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bourn · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- St Helena And St Marys Church High Street Bourn CambridgeshireAwaiting decisionConstruction of 1no additional brick buttress to support the existing south boundary wall of the churchyard.Full ApplicationReceived 9 Oct 202626/03831/FUL
- Bourn Hall High Street Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TNApprovedLime (T160) - Fell due to GanodermaWorks to TPO treesReceived 21 Aug 2026Decided 9 Oct 202626/0915/TTPO
- Jubilee Playing Fields Alms Hill Bourn CambridgeshireAwaiting decisionS73 to vary condition 2 (Floodlights) of planning permission S/1171/01/F (Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission S/1495/97/F to Allow Extension to the Restriction on the Use of Tennis Court Floodlighting to 9.30 PM on Weekdays and 8.00 PM on Sundays Between April and October Each Year) for modification to the lighting and change Sunday usage to extend to 9.00pm in Winter and 9.30pm in the summer.Received 13 Aug 202626/03080/S73
- 36 Gills Hill Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TSApprovedSubmission of details required by condition 17 (foul water drainage and surface water drainage) of planning permission 24/03298/FULCondition requestReceived 28 Jul 2026Decided 16 Sep 202624/03298/CONDF
- Bourn Primary Substation Caxton Road Bourn CambridgeshireAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness under S191 for the existing operational use of the site at Bourn Primary substation for electricity undertakingLawful Development Cert (s191)Received 23 Jun 202626/02372/CLUED
Planning in Bourn
- Approved
- 91%
- 60 of 62 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bourn in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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Around Bourn
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CB23 427 applications in the last 12 monthsCB3 366 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 982 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bourn 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 Bourn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bourn has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Bourn. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (27), tree works (20), full planning applications (17).