Search Cambourne planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cambourne · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council
- 22 Sterling Way Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6ARAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension, 3no. rooflights to rear roof and installation of new windows to side and rear elevations.Received 3 Nov 202626/04136/HFUL
- 12A Mayfield Way Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 5JJAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension to existing detached garage.Householder Works/ExtensionReceived 25 Sep 202626/03661/HFUL
- 24 Sterling Way Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6ARAwaiting decisionPart two storey, part single storey rear extensionReceived 22 Sep 202626/03611/HFUL
- Great Common Farm Broadway Bourn Cambridgeshire CB23 2TEAwaiting decisionS73 to vary conditions 2 (Approved plans) and 17 (Details of the louvres on the east elevation of Plot 3) of planning permission 25/03747/S73 (S73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/01179/S73 (S73 to vary conditions 2 (Approved plans) and 19 (Drainage) of planning permission 24/00414/FUL (Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and replacement with 4 dwellings, alterations and conversion of agricultural buildings to residential ancillary buildings, repairs and refurbishment of the Grade II listed farmhouse. Associated works and infrastructure) to demolish the existing Dovecote and rebuild on a similar footprint and amend the wording of condition 19) to allow for the installation of PV solar panels on plots 1, 2, 3 and 4 and associated works) for amendments to the galley window and to allow the removal of the previously approved external louvres to the gallery window and their replacement with fixed, non-opening obscure glazing to a minimum of Pilkington Level 3, or equivalent.Received 4 Sep 202626/03404/S73
- 1 Squire Drive Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6HQApprovedReplacement timber windows and rear conservatory with new uPVC to match existing. Replacement of existing timber door with composite doors to match existing style.Householder Works/ExtensionReceived 21 Jul 2026Decided 9 Sep 202626/02761/HFUL
Planning in Cambourne
- Approved
- 100%
- 36 of 36 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cambourne in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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CB23 427 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
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About Cambourne
Cambourne is a planned town and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, situated on the A428 road, approximately 9 miles east of Cambridge and connecting to St Neots and Bedford to the west. The town comprises four distinct areas: Great Cambourne, Lower Cambourne, Upper Cambourne, and West Cambourne. Its proximity to Bourn Airfield may also influence local development and planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,081 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cambourne 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 Cambourne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cambourne has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cambourne 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Cambourne, 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, 78 planning applications were submitted near Cambourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.