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Planning in Girton

Approved
100%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Girton in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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About Girton

Girton is a civil parish and village in Cambridgeshire, England, with approximately 1,600 households and a population of around 4,500 residents. Located just 2 miles northwest of Cambridge, it is notable for being the home of Girton College, a part of the prestigious University of Cambridge, making it a significant area for potential planning applications related to educational and residential development. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,398 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Girton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.girton-cambs.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Girton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Girton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were telecoms (7), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Girton?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Girton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Girton?
The average planning decision time near Girton is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Girton?
The planning approval rate near Girton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Girton?
The most common type of planning application near Girton is telecoms, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Girton?
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