Brington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brington, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Brington
Brington is a quaint village located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 9 miles northwest of Huntingdon. Now part of the Brington and Molesworth parish, it boasts a rich history and a small population, which was recorded at just 75 in 1931. This picturesque village offers a unique insight into rural life in the region and may present opportunities for planning applications focused on conservation and development within a historic context.
Population: 75 (1931)
District: Brington and Molesworth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brington.
- 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 Brington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Brington.
- - The Gables High Street Brington Huntingdon PE28 5AF
Proposed solar pv panels on summerhouse roof and lower garden area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - The Gables High Street Brington Huntingdon PE28 5AF
Proposed solar pv panels on summerhouse roof and lower garden area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land South West Of Harrowden High Street Brington
Dishcarge of condition 16 (access w. adequate drainage) of 20/02537/FUL (erection of 2 no dwellings)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land South West Of Harrowden High Street Brington
Discharge of Condition 7 (Surface Water Drainage) of 20/02537/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Land North Of Ba'a Komi Church Lane Brington
Discharge of Condition 7 (Landscaping) and Condition 10 (Access Drainage) of 20/00778/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Brington in Cambridgeshire
Brington is a quaint village located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 9 miles northwest of Huntingdon. Now part of the Brington and Molesworth parish, it boasts a rich history and a small population, which was recorded at just 75 in 1931. This picturesque village offers a unique insight into rural life in the region and may present opportunities for planning applications focused on conservation and development within a historic context. The settlement has a population of approximately 75 (1931 estimate). It sits within the Brington and Molesworth district.
Property prices in Brington show an average sale price of £371,290, 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 Brington a particularly low-crime area.
Brington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Molesworth. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Brington 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 Brington
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Brington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brington were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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