Cottenham, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cottenham, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cottenham are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 6,329 (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: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cottenham.
- 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 Cottenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Cottenham.
- - 58 Denmark Road Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QS
5 Days Notice - Robinia - Fell Reason - The tree has significant decay at the base and within the root buttress area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 176A High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RX
Change of Use of First Floor Unit 176A from Education Use to Retail Use and removal of previously approved school sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/0520/TTCA - 220 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RZ
Remove 3 fir trees (2-4 on the plan) approximately 15m tall and replace with native species.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/0520/TTCA - 220 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RZ
Remove 3 fir trees (2-4 on the plan) approximately 15m tall and replace with native species.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 220 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RZ
Remove 3 fir trees (2-4 on the plan) approximately 15m tall and replace with native species.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01913/CL2PD - 42 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QU
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a single storey rear extension for an additional 2 No. clinical rooms.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 42 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QU
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a single storey rear extension for an additional 2 No. clinical rooms.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/01913/CL2PD - 42 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QU
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a single storey rear extension for an additional 2 No. clinical rooms.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 36 Margett Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QY
Partial conversion of existing garage with link to main house, including replacement of garage door with window. Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 10 Mill Field Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RA
Certificate of lawfulness under S191 for confirmation that the use of land as part of residential garden is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 241 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QP
T1: Ash on rear boundary - Crown lift to 5-6m T2: Cherry to left of garden - Remove close to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 12 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QU
T5: Oak (overhanging left boundary of 241 High St Cottenham) - Reduce 3m laterally over garden T6: Yew (overhanging left boundary of 241 High St Cottenham) - Reduce 1.5m laterally over garden T7: Holl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Communications Station 4214 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire
Removal of the existing 15m monopole, headframe, 3 no. antennas, 1 no. equipment cabinet, and installation of a new 20m monopole with an open headframe, 6 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes, 1 no
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 135 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8SD
Large Sycamore - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 52 Brenda Gautrey Way Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8XW
T3: Large Box - Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 234 - 238 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RZ
Conversion of existing two-storey terraced building to provide 1no commercial unit, 1no two storey dwelling and 2no first floor apartments. Conversion of existing brick barn to 1no detached dwelling a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 15 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QU
Alterations to rear ground floor doors and fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 24 Brenda Gautrey Way Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8XW
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a roof extension with rear facing dormer and 3 No. rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 289 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QP
Demolition of existing garage, conservatory, single storey rear outrigger and two storey rear outrigger. Construction of two storey side extension, part single storey and part two storey side and rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Cottenham Village College High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8UA
Submission of details required by conditions 3(External Lighting) and 9(Bodiversity Gain Plan) of planning permission 24/02856/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-12-11
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A brief summary of Cottenham in Cambridgeshire
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.
Property prices in Cottenham 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 Cottenham a particularly low-crime area.
Cottenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cottenham. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Cottenham
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Cottenham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Cottenham.
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 Cottenham were discharge of conditions (20), tree works (17), full planning applications (15).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 59 applications
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