How long do planning decisions take near Caxton?

The average planning decision time near Caxton is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Caxton?

The planning approval rate near Caxton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Caxton?

The most common type of planning application near Caxton is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Caxton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Caxton, Cambridgeshire.

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About Caxton

Caxton is a quaint rural village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district, approximately 9 miles west of Cambridge. With a population that grew from 480 in 2001 to 572 by the 2011 Census, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere. The village is noted for the historical Caxton Gibbet, making it a point of interest for both residents and visitors alike.

Population: 593 (2021)

District: South Cambridgeshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £510,370 (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 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Caxton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caxton.

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 Caxton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Caxton.

- Land South Of Rosemary Greene Close Caxton Cambridgeshire
Modification of planning obligations contained in a Unilateral Undertaking dated 17 December 2021 and made between (1) R C Grain, WK Grain and E M Reeve and (2) South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-16
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- Land At St Peters Street Caxton CB23 3PS
Non material amendment on application 20/04704/OUT for amendment to the description of development to read: Outline planning for the erection of up to nine self-build dwellings/custom-build and associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 22 Brockholt Road Caxton Cambridgeshire CB23 3PR
Erection of 2 new dwellinghouses on land behind the existing dwelling 22 Brockholt Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 51 Ermine Street Caxton Cambridgeshire CB23 3PQ
T1 - Multi Stemmed Lime Tree. - - Reduce crown size and take 2 of the 7 stems out completely. The stems have been reduced in the past, so we would like to reduce to previous points which is an approxi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Home Farm Ermine Street Caxton Cambridgeshire CB23 3PQ
Change of use of agricultural building to create a general industrial workshop (Class B2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 23 Brockholt Road Caxton Cambridgeshire CB23 3PR
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of ref: 20/03306/FUL (Erection of 2 No. dwellinghouses together with associated works) to change from hipped to gable roof, brickwork to black timber weathe
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-23
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- Land East Of Ermine Street Caxton Cambridgeshire
Non-material amendment on application 23/01335/OUT for proposed amendment to the wording of condition 11 (drainage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-15
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- Land East Of Ermine Street Caxton Cambridgeshire
Non-material amendment on application 23/01335/OUT for proposed amendment to the description of development
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-15
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- Land East Of Ermine Street Caxton Cambridgeshire
Non-material amendment on application 23/01335/OUT for proposed amendment to conditions 5 and 6 to allow for the delivery of a custom build development on the site
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-15
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- 1 Ermine Street Caxton Cambridgeshire CB23 3PQ
Replacement PVCU windows and rear door along with new composite front door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-03
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- Caxton Baptist Church Ermine Street Caxton Cambridgeshire
Submission of details required by condition 7( Management plan or details of measures for the protection of memorials and grave markers) of planning permission S/2235/18/LB
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-07-11
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- Grange Farm Bourn Road Caxton Cambridgeshire CB23 3PP
Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 5 No. Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Caxton in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Caxton show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 Caxton a particularly low-crime area.

Caxton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caxton, 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.

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Planning Activity in Caxton

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Caxton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Caxton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Caxton were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4), full planning applications (2).

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