Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eaton Socon are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eaton Socon
Eaton Socon is a vibrant district within the town of St Neots, located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated 1.4 miles south-west of St Neots town centre, it is bordered by the River Great Ouse to the east, the A1 road to the west, and the A428 road to the south, with Duloe Brook marking its northern boundary with Eaton Ford. This strategic location offers potential for development and planning opportunities within the growing community.
Population: 5,704
District: St Neots
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £421,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eaton Socon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eaton Socon.
- 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 Eaton Socon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Eaton Socon.
- - 104 Queens Gardens Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8PQ
Two storey side extension with associated alterations to the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 49 Honeydon Avenue Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8PJ
Proposed first floor extension over existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 45 Blackwood Road Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8TH
Proposed double storey front and side extension over a garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 38 Queens Gardens Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8BY
Proposed Ground Floor Rear, and Side/Rear Ground Floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 30 Wilkinson Close Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8HJ
T1 Lawson Cypress - fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 19 Bushmead Road Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8BP
Extension to garage and reposition existing pergola.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 4 Bushmead Gardens Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8BS
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 6 Bushmead Road Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8BP
Ash and Sycamore - reduce crowns all over by 2m and lift crowns by 5m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 6 Nelson Road Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8PX
Part retrospective erection of single storey side extension to create new storage area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 65 Queens Gardens Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8DN
Retrospective installation of a pergola
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 10 Bushmead Road Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8BP
T1 Cedar - Crown raise to 3m over path 6m over road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - Carmar House 189 Great North Road Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8EE
Non Material Amendment to fully render wall finish and addition of three skylights for 22/01271/HHFUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 1 Queens Court Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8BZ
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 8 Digby Court Eaton Socon St Neots PE19 8TF
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Eaton Socon in Cambridgeshire
Eaton Socon is a vibrant district within the town of St Neots, located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated 1.4 miles south-west of St Neots town centre, it is bordered by the River Great Ouse to the east, the A1 road to the west, and the A428 road to the south, with Duloe Brook marking its northern boundary with Eaton Ford. This strategic location offers potential for development and planning opportunities within the growing community. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,704. It sits within the St Neots district.
Property prices in Eaton Socon show an average sale price of £421,245, 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 Eaton Socon a particularly low-crime area.
Eaton Socon has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Neots. 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 Eaton Socon
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Eaton Socon. Of these, 94% 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 Eaton Socon 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 Eaton Socon were full planning applications (14), tree works (9), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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