Search Cottenham planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cottenham · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council
- 328 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8TXAwaiting decisionT1 ASH - FellReceived 4 Nov 202626/1299/TTCA
- 42 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QUAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension to create 2no. additional clinical rooms.Received 30 Oct 202626/04105/FUL
- 219 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QPAwaiting decisionT1-T4 Lime tree (Tilia) - repleach by removing annual growth leaving a two dimensional screen at a height of 4-5m and width of 1mReceived 29 Oct 202626/1270/TTCA
- 41B Lambs Lane Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8TBAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness under S192 for a single storey rear extension.Lawful Use Certificate (S192)Received 22 Oct 202626/03989/CL2PD
- 300 Barn High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8TXAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by conditions 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan), 4 (Materials), 5 (Cartshed Window), 7 (Surface and Foul Water Drainage) and 12 (Renewables 10%) of planning permission 25/04486/FULReceived 8 Oct 202625/04486/CONDA
Planning in Cottenham
- Approved
- 77%
- 27 of 29 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cottenham in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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CB24 453 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
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About Cottenham
Cottenham is a significant village located approximately five miles north of Cambridge, within the historical Fen Edge region of Cambridgeshire. With a population of 6,095 recorded in the 2011 Census, it serves as one of the larger communities in the area, characterized by its development and proximity to the city. This village, originally settled near marshes that supported trade, is now a key focus for planning applications, reflecting its growth and integration into the broader urban landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,329 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cottenham 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 Cottenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cottenham 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.
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In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near Cottenham. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
The most common types were tree works (22), discharge of conditions (21), full planning applications (19).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).