Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Castle Camps
Castle Camps, located in Cambridgeshire, is known for its historical Norman castle, which played a significant role in the region's medieval heritage. Today, it is a civil parish that offers opportunities for planning applications related to conservation and development, reflecting its rich history and community needs.
Population: 645 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.castlecamps.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castle Camps.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Camps.
- 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 Castle Camps based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Castle Camps.
- - The Old Cottage Park Lane Castle Camps Cambridgeshire CB21 4SR
Cherry Tree - Fell Sycamore (self seeded) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Old School House Bartlow Road Castle Camps Cambridgeshire CB21 4SX
1x T1 ash tree - to form a pollard to to leave the tree to around 9m in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 2 Park Lane Castle Camps Cambridgeshire CB21 4SS
Erection of a two storey extension to side of dwelling to form three bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - The Forge Old Forge Cottage The Green Castle Camps Cambridgeshire CB21 4TA
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Amenity Planting), 4 (Desk Study 1) and 5 (Verification Report) of planning permission 22/03108/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Castle Camps in Cambridgeshire
Castle Camps, located in Cambridgeshire, is known for its historical Norman castle, which played a significant role in the region's medieval heritage. Today, it is a civil parish that offers opportunities for planning applications related to conservation and development, reflecting its rich history and community needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 645 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castle Camps a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Camps has one conservation area within its boundaries: Castle Camps. 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, Castle Camps planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.castlecamps.org.uk/. 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 Castle Camps
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Castle Camps. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castle Camps may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castle Camps were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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