Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Fulbourn
Fulbourn is a historic village in Cambridgeshire, England, with settlement evidence dating back to Neolithic times. Established by 1200, it takes its name from a stream frequented by waterfowl, located to the east near the boundary of arable and fenland. This rich history and unique geographical positioning make Fulbourn an intriguing area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 5,049 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
Website: http://fulbournpc.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fulbourn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fulbourn.
- 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 Fulbourn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Fulbourn.
- - 48 Pierce Lane Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DL
T1 -1x Sycamore (rear boundary) - Crown reduction by 40% (upto 2-3m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 2 Bullen Way Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5AZ
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the installation of an external condenser unit on the rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 18 Pierce Lane Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 5 Apthorpe Street Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5EY
Dead Birch at front - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Barnsbury Stables Coxs Drove Fulbourn Cambridgeshire
Single storey side extension to form orangery and single story extension to the garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 2 Weston Grove Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DY
Single storey front extension, single storey rear extension to create a link to the existing garage, and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 39 Pierce Lane Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DJ
Submission of details required by condition 21 and 22 (biodiversity gain plan) of planning permission 24/01215/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 3 Teversham Road Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5EB
Ash - Remove small lower branches. Reason - Advised by a tree surgen that some lower small branches will need to be removed as they were growing and touching a service line to the property. There are
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Adj 33 Hinton Road Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DZ
Erection of single storey detached dwelling, new access from Cherry Orchard and associated works and infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land At Teversham Road Fulbourn
Submission of details required by condition 20 (post installation acoustic/noise testing - second part) of outline planning permission S/0202/17/OL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 33 Cow Lane Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5HB
T1 - Crab apple (north-west corner of front garden) -Prune top by approximately 2.5 metres and prune all round by up to 2.5 metres to give the tree a balanced shape and to reduce risk of fruit falling
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land On The West Side Of 3 Teversham Road Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5EB
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (traffic management plan), 4 (surface water and foul water), 7 (construction environmental management plan) and 10 (energy statement) of planning permiss
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 39 Pierce Lane Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DJ
T1: Ivy-covered Leylandii - Fell leaving a trunk at 10ft tall T2: Ash - Fell leaving a trunk at 10ft tall T3: Leylandii - Fell leaving a trunk at 10ft tall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Holly Lodge Coxs Drove Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5HE
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the permanent siting of a hybrid garden annex ancillary to the main dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 53 Cow Lane Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5HB
T1 - Sycamore - Remove the low hanging above the fence, remove the two lowest branches above the annex. They are hanging too low.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Barnsbury Farm Coxs Drove Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5HE
T011: Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown by up to 4 metres in height and 2.5m laterally to shape crown. Since the Ivy has been removed by the client, this has revealed additional defects on the main stem a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Home Close Cow Lane Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5HB
T2 - Sycamore - Raise crown to 5m over highway. T4 - Ash - pollard/monolith at 9m or remove. T5 - Ash - pollard at 5m or remove. T6 - Sycamore -remove epicormic growth to 5 m in height to clear teleph
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 1 Town Close Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DN
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey rear extension together with the installation of external timber cladding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 1 Coxs Drove Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5HE
Sycamore - T1407 fell to 0.6m to make a habitat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 39 Cherry Orchard Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5EH
Single storey front extension, application of external insulating render and timber cladding, replacement windows, additional windows to side elevations, and solar panels to dwelling and garage front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Fulbourn in Cambridgeshire
Fulbourn is a historic village in Cambridgeshire, England, with settlement evidence dating back to Neolithic times. Established by 1200, it takes its name from a stream frequented by waterfowl, located to the east near the boundary of arable and fenland. This rich history and unique geographical positioning make Fulbourn an intriguing area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,049 (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 Fulbourn a particularly low-crime area.
Fulbourn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fulbourn. 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, Fulbourn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://fulbournpc.org/. 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 Fulbourn
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Fulbourn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fulbourn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Fulbourn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fulbourn were full planning applications (14), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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