Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fen Ditton are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fen Ditton
Fen Ditton is a village and civil parish located on the northeast edge of Cambridge, within the South Cambridgeshire district. Covering an area of 5.99 square kilometres, it had a population of 760 as of the 2011 census. Its proximity to Cambridge makes it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 812 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.fenditton-pc.gov.uk
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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: Cambridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Cambridge
- LSOA: Cambridge 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fen Ditton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fen Ditton.
- 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 Fen Ditton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Fen Ditton.
- 26/02586/S73 - 52 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission S/0363/19/FL (Proposed front and side extensions) to extend the house to the front and side to create an extended garage at the side and
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 138 Ditton Lane Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8SS
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a Hip to gable roof extension with rear facing dormer and 1 No. rooflight to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/02598/CL2PD - 138 Ditton Lane Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8SS
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a Hip to gable roof extension with rear facing dormer and 1 No. rooflight to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/02598/CL2PD - 138 Ditton Lane Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8SS
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a Hip to gable roof extension with rear facing dormer and 1 No. rooflight to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 52 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission S/0363/19/FL (Proposed front and side extensions) to extend the house to the front and side to create an extended garage at the side and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/02586/S73 - 52 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission S/0363/19/FL (Proposed front and side extensions) to extend the house to the front and side to create an extended garage at the side and
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/0680/TTCA - 10 Green End Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8SX
Ash tree (self seeded) - Fell Walnut - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 10 Green End Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8SX
Ash tree (self seeded) - Fell Walnut - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/0680/TTCA - 10 Green End Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8SX
Ash tree (self seeded) - Fell Walnut - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 28A High Ditch Road Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8TE
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/02131/HFUL - 28A High Ditch Road Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8TE
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 31 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/01890/HFUL (Demolition of detached single garage opposite north elevation of the existing house. Construction of detached single stor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/02068/S73 - 31 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/01890/HFUL (Demolition of detached single garage opposite north elevation of the existing house. Construction of detached single stor
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/02068/S73 - 31 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/01890/HFUL (Demolition of detached single garage opposite north elevation of the existing house. Construction of detached single stor
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/01817/HFUL - 52 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
Single storey front and rear extensions to the existing garage and single storey front extension to the dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 26 High Ditch Road Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8TE
First floor rear extension and 1no. rooflight to existing ground floor roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Recreation Ground Green End Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the installation of a 6.3KW roof mounted microgeneration solar PV array on an existing non-domestic building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 29 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
T1 - Robinia - (Right hand side of frontage) - Crown reduce by 4m back to previous pruning points as recommended by structural engineer following movement to building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 10 High Street Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8ST
Multi-stemmed walnut tree (Juglans regia) overhanging neighbour's wall with branches catching on their roof. We seek permission to crown reduce the tree from 8 metres to 6 metres removing 2 metres to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Browns Field, Resolute Narrow Boat Green End Fen Ditton Cambridgeshire CB5 8SX
T2 - Willow x16ms in height: reduce by 12ms to leave at approximately 4ms high T3 - Willow x12ms in height: reduce by 8ms to leave at 4ms high *WORKS TO BOTH TREES to reduce canopy cover to mooring to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Fen Ditton in Cambridgeshire
Fen Ditton is a village and civil parish located on the northeast edge of Cambridge, within the South Cambridgeshire district. Covering an area of 5.99 square kilometres, it had a population of 760 as of the 2011 census. Its proximity to Cambridge makes it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 812 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Fen Ditton 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 Fen Ditton a particularly low-crime area.
Fen Ditton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horningsea, Riverside and Stourbridge Common, Baits Bite Lock, Fen Ditton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fen Ditton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fenditton-pc.gov.uk. 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 Fen Ditton
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Fen Ditton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fen Ditton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fen Ditton were discharge of conditions (26), full planning applications (8), tree works (7).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
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