Grantchester, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grantchester, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 536 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 022G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grantchester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grantchester.
- 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 Grantchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Grantchester.
- - 50 Mill Way Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NB
G1 - 1x Unknown Species Ivy clad dead tree - remove to ground level 1x Laburnum - Dead tree, remove to ground level 1x Self-set Ash - Defect at approximately 2m high. Growing in close proximity to wal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 6 Stulpfield Road Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NL
Demolition of attached single storey rear outbuilding and construction of a two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Church Of St Andrew And St Mary High Street Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF
Replacement of existing boundary wall with fence and landscaping works between churchyard gates and toilet to include provision from bicycles.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 3 Vicarage Drive Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NG
Sorbus - Reduce height by approximately 2 - 3m. Reduce spread on all sides by 2 - 2.5m and shape round
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 2 Vicarage Drive Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NG
T4: Prunus - Re-pollard down to previous pollard points at 5m T5: Sycamore - Reduce height and spread on all sides by approximately 3m down to previous pruning points T6: Cherry - Reduce spread on all
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 9 Coton Road Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NH
Submission of details required by conditions 3(a) (structural works required in connection with the concrete floor removal and replacement) and 3(b) (windows scale of 1:10 showing sections through fra
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Boundary Tree At 2 The Footpath Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NE
Hazel tree - Fell and remove roots (note tree species confirmed by PC as a self set sycamore and not a hazel) Reason - Tree roots lifting up paving and could eventually effect the house foundations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 9 Mill Way Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9ND
T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduce south side, lower half of crown by 2 - 3m to clear house/roof T6 - Norway Maple - Crown lift by removing lowest three branches (see image)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 27 High Street Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF
Dead tree Notice T1 - Ash - Fell Reason - dead and overhanging a row of houses, presenting a very serious/urgent safety issue for the residents
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 73-75 High Street Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF
Creation of new driveway access and parking area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 8 Broadway Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NQ
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Precise Details), 5 (Windows (bespoke)), 6 (New Walls), 7 (Low-pitched roof details) and 8 (Render and render colour) of listed building consent 23/04902
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 48 Mill Way Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9NB
Change of use of E(g)(i) building (no. 48A) to C3 ancillary domestic annexe to no. 48
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 61 Mill Way Grantchester Cambridgeshire CB3 9ND
T1 Catalpa. Reduce height by 3ms and raise crown to 3ms all round T2 Alder 70% dead. Pollard at 3ms
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Grantchester in Cambridgeshire
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.
Property prices in Grantchester show an average sale price of £510,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Grantchester a particularly low-crime area.
Grantchester has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Southacre, West Cambridge, Grantchester, Newnham Croft, Trumpington. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Grantchester
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Grantchester. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Grantchester.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Grantchester were tree works (8), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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