Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Godmanchester are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Godmanchester
Godmanchester, located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, is a historic town and civil parish separated from Huntingdon by the scenic valley of the River Great Ouse. Its rich history is linked to the Roman road network, and today, it benefits from a prime waterside location surrounded by biodiverse countryside. Highly accessible, Godmanchester is well-connected by a railway line to London and major roads including the A1 and the M11/A14, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Godmanchester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Godmanchester.
- 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 Godmanchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Godmanchester.
- - 2 Sylton Close Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2EU
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 3 Cambridge Road Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2BW
Details submitted to discharge Condition 4 (Replacement Tiles) of Listed Building Consent 25/01967/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 4 The Avenue Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2AF
T1 Beech - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 13 West Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2HG
Holly Tree - Removal of entire tree and visible roots
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 8 The Holme 21 Post Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2BA
T1 Common Beech - Prune branches by up to 2m G1 Black Pine and Scots Pine - Remove major deadwood throughout crowns
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 3 The Avenue Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2AF
DIscharge of condition 4 (Fireplaces) of 25/01266/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 20A Post Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2BA
T1 Norway Maple: remove close to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 10 West Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2HG
Glass linked extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 10 West Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2HG
Single storey glass linked extension. Removal and replacement of windows and door. New partition wall to study to create wc and removal of partition wall between kitchen and utility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 51 Post Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2AQ
Discharge of Condition 4 (Brick and Mortar sample) and Condition 5 (Masonry cleaning) of 25/02295/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 Earning Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2JD
T1- Holm Oak: reduce crown by 0.75m and reshape to reduce overall height and lateral spread, removal of deadwood throughout the crown T2 - Apple tree: reduce crown by 1m, crown to be re-shaped appropr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 2 Silver Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2HR
T1 Silver Birch reduce left side of tree over neighbouring garden by 1.2m - 1.5m laterally.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 15 Orchard Way Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2AP
Raise roof and addition of 2 no. dormers to front elevation to create extension to existing first floor space. Front porch. One-and-a-half storey extension to rear. Relocation of flue. Amendments to e
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 4 Tudor Road Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2EA
Proposed first floor side extension with internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 20A Post Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2BA
(G1) Willow, small Hawthorn and ivy covered tree located on riverbank - fell all stems to ground level, (T1) Sycamore tree - fell to ground level, (G2) Robinia and small Beech - fell to ground level,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 5 Earning Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2JD
T1 & T2 - 2x Cherry trees: Give 1m clearance around cables and street lamp. T3 - Pear tree: Fell T4 - Ornamental Conifer tree: Fell T5 - Pear: Remove over extended leader
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 51 Post Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2AQ
Proposed single storey orangery style rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 51 Post Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2AQ
Proposed single storey orangery style rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 63 Cambridge Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2AY
Discharge of Conditions 3 (windows) and 4 (materials) of 24/00078/HHFUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 5 Earning Street Godmanchester Huntingdon PE29 2JD
Discharge of Condition 4 (structural details compliance) of 25/00693/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Godmanchester in Cambridgeshire
Godmanchester, located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, is a historic town and civil parish separated from Huntingdon by the scenic valley of the River Great Ouse. Its rich history is linked to the Roman road network, and today, it benefits from a prime waterside location surrounded by biodiverse countryside. Highly accessible, Godmanchester is well-connected by a railway line to London and major roads including the A1 and the M11/A14, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Godmanchester a particularly low-crime area.
Godmanchester has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Godmanchester Causeway, Huntingdon, Godmanchester, Earning Street. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Godmanchester includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portholme SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Portholme. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Godmanchester 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 Godmanchester
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Godmanchester. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Godmanchester.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Godmanchester were tree works (14), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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