How long do planning decisions take near Covington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Covington?

The most common type of planning application near Covington is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Covington?

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Covington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Covington, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Covington are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Covington

Covington is a small village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, approximately 10 miles west of Huntingdon. Nestled near the borders of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, it spans an area of 1,294 acres. As of the 2011 Census, Covington had a population of fewer than 100 residents and is part of the civil parish of Tilbrook, making it a unique area for potential planning applications in a rural setting.

Population: 98 (2021)

District: Huntingdonshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £346,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Huntingdonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
LSOA: Huntingdonshire 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Covington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Covington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Covington.

- 15 Church Lane Covington Huntingdon PE28 0RT
Discharge of conditions 7 (BMMP), 9 (Surface Water Drainage) and 10 (Additional surface water run-off) of permission 25/01258/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Bottom Farm Keyston Road Covington Huntingdon PE28 0RU
Conversion of agricultural barn to form a single dwelling and other associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2019-07-31
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- Bottom Farm Keyston Road Covington Huntingdon PE28 0RU
Lean-to extension to grain store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2014-02-26
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- Bottom Farm Keyston Road Covington Huntingdon PE28 0RU
Amendment to planning permission 1001672FUL to rotate the proposed agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2011-01-20
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A brief summary of Covington in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Covington show an average sale price of £346,669, 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 Covington a particularly low-crime area.

Covington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Covington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Covington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Covington. The average decision time was 56 days.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Covington were discharge of conditions (1).

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