Coton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coton are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coton
Coton is a small village and civil parish located approximately three miles west of Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire. Covering an area of 392 hectares, Coton had a population of 910 as of the 2011 census, with around 336 dwellings. This quaint community is notable for its proximity to Cambridge, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations.
Population: 952 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £496,489 (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 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coton.
- 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 Coton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Coton.
- 26/02090/HFUL - 4 St Peters Road Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PR
Front porch, convert garage into habitable living space, single storey front/side extension including raising the roof height, single storey rear/side extension and external cladding.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 12 Silverdale Avenue Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PP
Extension and conversion of existing outbuilding to create a single storey studio/home office. Planning Application 24/00720/HFUL was made in 2024 and approved for conversion of the shed to a studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/02090/HFUL - 4 St Peters Road Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PR
Front porch, convert garage into habitable living space, single storey front/side extension including raising the roof height, single storey rear/side extension and external cladding.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 82 High Street Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PL
Replacement of Workshop roof, removal of carport and replacement of existing porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Old Rectory 73 High Street Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PL
T1: Poplar - Reduce by 8 meters to avoid falling on pathway, heavy lean
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land At Pendrick Close Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7GZ
Outline planning application with all matters reserved other than means of access, for the erection of up to 80 dwellings with associated infrastructure and open space
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - The Old Rectory 73 High Street Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PL
T1 - Ash - Remove stem due to weak union and very old cable brace under extreme tension. Too old to remove and replace
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 83 Whitwell Way Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PW
Demolition of existing front garage and erection of double garage to rear, new gates to front and extension of existing driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 3 Silverdale Avenue Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PP
Single storey front bay window extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Coton in Cambridgeshire
Coton is a small village and civil parish located approximately three miles west of Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire. Covering an area of 392 hectares, Coton had a population of 910 as of the 2011 census, with around 336 dwellings. This quaint community is notable for its proximity to Cambridge, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 952 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Coton show an average sale price of £496,489, 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 Coton a particularly low-crime area.
Coton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coton, Madingley. 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 Coton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Madingley Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Coton 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 Coton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Coton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coton were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.