Colne, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colne, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Colne are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Colne
Colne is a village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 9 miles east of Huntingdon. The village is surrounded by nearby communities including Bluntisham, Woodhurst, and Somersham, making it a quaint part of this historic county. For those researching planning applications in the area, Colne offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to larger towns.
Population: 902 (2021)
District: Huntingdonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £170,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 010I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colne.
- 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 Colne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
227 planning applications found near Colne.
- - 6 Brook Farm Drive Colne Huntingdon PE28 3PD
Permission in Principle for a single dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Land North Of Allotments Mill Lane Bluntisham
Details submitted to discharge Condition 3 parts a, b and c (Contamination) of planning permission reference 24/01678/PMBPA.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Greenacres Bluntisham Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3LY
Permission in principle for erection of two dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent The Nurseries Earith Road Colne
Outline application with all matters reserved for the construction of 4 dwelling (self-build development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Alderman House East Street Colne Huntingdon PE28 3LZ
Variation of condition 6 (carport) of 18/02336/S73 for Plot No.3 only
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land North Of Allotments Mill Lane Bluntisham
Discharge of Condition 3 (Contamination) of 24/01678/PMBPA
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land Rear Of 21 Colne Road Bluntisham
Erection of 2no. detached dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Cortland Barn Bluntisham Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3LY
Proposal for the formation of a new porch, garage extension to front elevation, and first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - The Nurseries Earith Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3NL
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4 and 7 of Application 23/02313/FUL (Allowed at Appeal 24/00038/REFUSL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - 25/81866/REM - Land Rear Of 21 Colne Road Bluntisham
Application for Approval of the Reserved Matters (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) pursuant to outline planning permission 21/01414/OUT (Appeal Decision APP/H0520/W/22/3297921) for Erection
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Land Rear Of 21 Colne Road Bluntisham
Application for Approval of the Reserved Matters (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) pursuant to outline planning permission 21/01414/OUT (Appeal Decision APP/H0520/W/22/3297921) for Erection
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Land Rear Of Ramadi Earith Road Colne
Permission in principle for the construction of up to 3-4 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Land Rear Of 5 And 6 Brook Farm Drive Colne
Permission in principle for 1 self build dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - The Old Piggery Bluntisham Road Colne
Proposed new self-build dwelling in replacement of the Old Piggery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - York House Bluntisham Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3LY
Discharge of Condition 3 (Gates) on 25/00283/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - York House Bluntisham Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3LY
Proposed demolition of section of wall and installation of 1.3m wide hardwood gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent The Nurseries Earith Road Colne
Construction of up to 5no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Pennycross Earith Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3NL
Extending and raising eaves height of the existing garage, along with the inclusion of cladding on the exterior garage walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - York House Bluntisham Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3LY
Demolish of section of wall that lies within the Curtilage of York House in order to install a hardwood gate to access garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Ramadi Earith Road Colne Huntingdon PE28 3NL
Demolition of former piggery and storage barn and the construction of one dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-12-09
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A brief summary of Colne in Cambridgeshire
Colne is a village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 9 miles east of Huntingdon. The village is surrounded by nearby communities including Bluntisham, Woodhurst, and Somersham, making it a quaint part of this historic county. For those researching planning applications in the area, Colne offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 902 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Huntingdonshire district.
Property prices in Colne show an average sale price of £170,120, 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 Colne a particularly low-crime area.
Colne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Earith, Bluntisham. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Colne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berry Fen SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Colne 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 Colne
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Colne. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Colne.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Colne were full planning applications (15), outline applications (15), discharge of conditions (14). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 57 smaller schemes were submitted.
16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bluntisham planning applications
- Earith planning applications
- Colnefields planning applications
- The Hermitage planning applications
- Somersham planning applications
- Needingworth planning applications
- Pidley planning applications
- Church End planning applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.