Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fen Drayton 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 Drayton
Fen Drayton is a quaint village located in Cambridgeshire, nestled between the larger towns of Cambridge and St. Ives, and bordered by the villages of Fenstanton and Swavesey. Its strategic position makes it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a tranquil yet accessible setting.
Population: 881 (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.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fen Drayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fen Drayton.
- 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 Drayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Fen Drayton.
- - The Yews Cootes Lane Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SL
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce height by up to 3 meters and reduce sides by up to 1 meter to increase light in the house and garden as well as keep the tree into a nicer and more manageable size. T2 - App
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/0681/TTCA - The Yews Cootes Lane Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SL
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce height by up to 3 meters and reduce sides by up to 1 meter to increase light in the house and garden as well as keep the tree into a nicer and more manageable size. T2 - App
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/0681/TTCA - The Yews Cootes Lane Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SL
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce height by up to 3 meters and reduce sides by up to 1 meter to increase light in the house and garden as well as keep the tree into a nicer and more manageable size. T2 - App
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/02434/S73 - 16A Oaktree Road Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SS
S73 to vary condition 1 (occupancy restriction) of ref: S/1535/09/F (Removal of Condition 2 of Planning Permission S/2143/04/F to allow the permanent siting of a mobile home) to amend the occupancy re
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 16A Oaktree Road Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SS
S73 to vary condition 1 (occupancy restriction) of ref: S/1535/09/F (Removal of Condition 2 of Planning Permission S/2143/04/F to allow the permanent siting of a mobile home) to amend the occupancy re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/0611/TTCA - College Farm House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
T 1 - Sycamore - Reduce the height by 3m and the width in all directions by 1m (back to the previous pruning points) T 2 - Larch - Reduce the height by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-16 - - College Farm House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
T 1 - Sycamore - Reduce the height by 3m and the width in all directions by 1m (back to the previous pruning points) T 2 - Larch - Reduce the height by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/0611/TTCA - College Farm House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
T 1 - Sycamore - Reduce the height by 3m and the width in all directions by 1m (back to the previous pruning points) T 2 - Larch - Reduce the height by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Land Rear Of 40A Middleton Way Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SU
Reserved matters application for the approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline planning permission 22/04280/OUT (Erection of 1no self-build dwelling as per self-b
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Diamond Jubilee House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a single storey rear extension and removal of chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Diamond Jubilee House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
Submission of details required by conditions 9 (ecological enhancement scheme), 10 (joinery), 11 (windows), 12 (sample panel), 13 (roof covering), 14 (rainwater goods) and 16 ( hard and soft landscapi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Fen Drayton Primary School Cootes Lane Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SL
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a proposed single storey extension to the front of the building to provide a new reception area for visitors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Plot 1 Rear Of 43 Middleton Way Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SU
Submission of details required by conditions 4(Foul and Surface Water Drainage), 5(Hard and Soft Landscaping),6(Bio Diversity Enhancement), 7(Energy Statement), 8(Lighting Design Strategy) and 9(Mater
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 27 Cootes Lane Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire
Permission in principle for development of upto 2no. self-build dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Diamond Jubilee House Church Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SG
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (surface water and foul water drainage) and 5 (construction traffic management plan) of planning permission 25/02712/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Teal Cottage Horse And Gate Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SH
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of detached oak framed garage with annex accommodation in front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Teal Cottage Horse And Gate Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SH
Blue Atlas Cedar - Crown lift by 3m and Remove the branches that cross the road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Green House Cootes Lane Fen Drayton CB24 4SL
Submission of details required by condition 3 (external surfaces) of planning permission 20/01356/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Green House Cootes Lane Fen Drayton CB24 4SL
Submission of details required by conditions 8 (boundary treatment), 9 (SAP calculations), 10 (water efficiency specification) and 12 (visibility splays) of planning permission 20/01356/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Wellingtons Retreat High Street Fen Drayton Cambridgeshire CB24 4SJ
Two storey rear extension, front porch and associated works to include repainting the property and replacement windows.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Fen Drayton in Cambridgeshire
Fen Drayton is a quaint village located in Cambridgeshire, nestled between the larger towns of Cambridge and St. Ives, and bordered by the villages of Fenstanton and Swavesey. Its strategic position makes it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a tranquil yet accessible setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 881 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Fen Drayton 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 Drayton a particularly low-crime area.
Fen Drayton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fen Drayton. 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, Fen Drayton 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 Fen Drayton
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Fen Drayton. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Fen Drayton.
The average decision time of 54 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 Drayton were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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