Foxton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Foxton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Foxton are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Foxton
Foxton is a charming village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, known for its historic architecture, including well-preserved houses from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The village is also home to St Laurence's Church, which dates back to the thirteenth century, making it a notable site for those interested in the area's planning and heritage considerations.
Population: 1,275 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Foxton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Foxton.
- 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 Foxton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Foxton.
- - 53 And 55 High Street Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RP
Repair and alterations to the external timber frame structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 42 Hillfield Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RZ
Installation of 2no 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 12 Hillfield Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RZ
Installation of 1no 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 32 Fowlmere Road Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RT
Discharge of conditions 10 (b) (contamination), (c) (remediation method statement) and 21 (water efficiency specification) of planning permission 23/00610/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 32 Fowlmere Road Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RT
Discharge of by conditions 3 (surface water and foul water drainage) and 10 (contamination) of planning permission 23/00610/FUL
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 4 Mortimers Lane Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RR
Lleylandi x 3 approx 8' high - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 52 High Street Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RP
T1- Yew- Reduce and shape by 2.5 meters to maintain in its current location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 69 High Street Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RP
Sycamore x 2 - Crown lift to approx 4-5m above ground level and thin by approx 10%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 23 Hillfield Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RZ
Two storey side and rear extension and demolition of existing outbuilding in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 53 High Street Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RP
T.1 Cherry - Fell to ground level due to recent storm damage from failure of stem from the same union. Stability of the remaining tree is compromised as a result.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Land At 71A High Street Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RP
Conversion of garden barn to 1 No. detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 2 Barons Lane Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6RU
Treee Officer & Agent agreed alternative work: T.1 Beech - Prune lateral branches by 2m only back to regrowth to clear client's house no.2 and 5 Barons Lane (house). Remove major deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Foxton in Cambridgeshire
Foxton is a charming village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, known for its historic architecture, including well-preserved houses from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The village is also home to St Laurence's Church, which dates back to the thirteenth century, making it a notable site for those interested in the area's planning and heritage considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,275 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Foxton a particularly low-crime area.
Foxton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Foxton. 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, Foxton 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 Foxton
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Foxton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Foxton.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Foxton were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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