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18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Grantchester · updated daily · Cambridge City Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 12 months

79 Mill Way Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NDAwaiting decision5 DAYS NOTICE - Notice of failed TPO Walnut tree (within G15 of TPO 0002 (1960)) - Remove TreeReceived 28 Oct 202626/1273/TTPO
26 Coton Road Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NHAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by conditions 3 (Trees - Protection), 7 (Renewables) and 11 (Water) of planning permission 25/01716/S73Received 26 Oct 202625/01716/CONDB
61 Mill Way Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NDAwaiting decisionT1 - Catalpa (11m Tall) - Reduce leaders back to previous pruning points, equating to reduction of 2ms regrowth to leave at 9ms tall and Raise crown to 2ms all round to rebalance crown. T2 - Mulberry (8ms Tall) - Reduce height by 2ms to leave at 6ms tall, Reduce laterals over lawn area by 2ms to alleviate end weight and rebalance crown, reduce back end branches by 0.5ms to clear adj yew. T4 - Willow on island (10ms tall) - Reduce upper lateral growth over river back by 2ms and raise lower branches to give 2m clearance to river,Received 17 Sep 202626/1048/TTCA
16 High Street Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NFAwaiting decisionRe-roofing of west and part east slopes of existing roof.Householder Works/ExtensionReceived 4 Sep 202626/03390/HFUL
Village Hall High Street Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NFApprovedInstallation of removable secondary glazing to the three historic Reading Room windows, Replace the existing single-glazed window in the adjacent non listed kitchen with a thermally efficient heritage-style replacement, Replace existing oil-filled electric radiators with modern smart-controlled panel heaters and installation of a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, located in the adjacent Village Hall stage area.Listed Building ConsentReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 16 Sep 202626/02778/LBC

Planning in Grantchester

Approved: 100%; 16 of 16 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Grantchester in the last 24 months, from Cambridge City Council's planning register.

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Around Grantchester

Postcode districts

CB3 366 applications in the last 12 monthsCB2 417 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Cambridge City Council

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About Grantchester

Grantchester is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Cam in South Cambridgeshire, England. Just two miles south of Cambridge, it offers a charming rural setting that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 536 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Grantchester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grantchester 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.

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In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Grantchester. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were tree works (11), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Grantchester?

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Grantchester. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Grantchester?

The average planning decision time near Grantchester is 42 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 Grantchester?

The planning approval rate near Grantchester is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Grantchester?

The most common type of planning application near Grantchester is tree works applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Grantchester?

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