How long do planning decisions take near Girton?

The average planning decision time near Girton is 45 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 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Girton?

The most common type of planning application near Girton is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Girton?

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Girton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Girton, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Girton are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 4,398 (2021)

District: South Cambridgeshire

Website: http://www.girton-cambs.org.uk/

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Area Information

Admin district: Cambridge
Parliamentary constituency: Cambridge
LSOA: Cambridge 005H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Girton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Girton.

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 Girton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Girton.

26/02175/HFUL - 3 Cambridge Road Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0PN
Porch infill to create boot room/ porch area new replacement garage with garden room.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-10
26/02175/HFUL - 3 Cambridge Road Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0PN
Porch infill to create boot room/ porch area new replacement garage with garden room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-10
- 3 Cambridge Road Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0PN
Porch infill to create boot room/ porch area new replacement garage with garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-10
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- 19 Cambridge Road Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0PN
Single storey side extension and conversion of garage to habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 6 Woodlands Park Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0QB
Installation of 2no 10m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-22
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- High Street Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0QL
Installation of 1no 11m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Hollytrees 68 High Street Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0QL
Installation of 2no 10m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Land At 43 Church Lane Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0JW
Installation of a 10m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 67 High Street Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0QD
Replacement of French doors to rear of property with like for like replacements including the installation of very thin double glazing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-04-28
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- Old Manor Farm House 102 High Street Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0QL
Repairs to the existing Chimney.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-03-17
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- 102 High Street Girton Cambridgeshire CB3 0QL
Repairs to the Chimney to include dismantling and re-building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-11-12
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A brief summary of Girton in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Girton a particularly low-crime area.

Girton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Histon and Impington. 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, Girton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.girton-cambs.org.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 Girton

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Girton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Girton.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Girton were full planning applications (9), telecoms (7), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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