Great Abington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Abington, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Abington are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Abington
Great Abington is a village in South Cambridgeshire, located approximately 7 miles southeast of Cambridge. It forms part of the community known as The Abingtons, which includes the neighbouring village of Little Abington. This picturesque area offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
Population: 1,029 (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 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Abington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Abington.
- 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 Great Abington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Great Abington.
- 26/02100/HFUL - 80 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE
Single storey front porch extension. Roof extension including side box dormer extension and rooflights. Addition of windows to rear elevation and solar panels to side roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 80 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE
Single storey front porch extension. Roof extension including side box dormer extension and rooflights. Addition of windows to rear elevation and solar panels to side roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/02100/HFUL - 80 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE
Single storey front porch extension. Roof extension including side box dormer extension and rooflights. Addition of windows to rear elevation and solar panels to side roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 8 Larkfield Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6DJ
Single storey rear extension. First floor side/rear extension over existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 12 Mortlock Gardens Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BA
Installation of 2no 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 20 Mortlock Gardens Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BA
Installation of 1no 10m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Outside 6 Mortlock Gardens Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BA
Installation of 1no 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Outside 30 Mortlock Gardens Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BA
Installation of 1no 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Outside 3 Mortlock Gardens Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BA
Installation of 1no 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Opposite The Red Barn Hall Farm High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE
Installation of 1no 11m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Opposite 88 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE
Installation of 2no 11m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 13 Pampisford Road Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AQ
Non material amendment of planning permission 25/04515/HFUL to amend the number of windows on the proposed west elevation, alterations to the proposed roof design and changes to internal layout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 13 Pampisford Road Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AQ
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission 25/04515/HFUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 6A Lewis Crescent Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AG
Installation of 2no 9m light wooden poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 5 Lewis Crescent Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AG
Installation of 1no 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Abington Lodge 63 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AB
Submission of details required by condition 5 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning permission 25/03637/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Abington Lodge 63 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AB
Installation of Photovoltaic Panels, an Inverter and associated infrastructure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Street Record Linton Road Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AA
T16 Horse Chestnut - Removal to ground level. Fungal brackets of Ganoderma adspersum on south side of trunk at 1 metre. History of large branch shedding but has been previously reduced to manage the r
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 70 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE
T1 Robina Dismantle T1 and remove stump. T2 Sycamore Heavily reduce by 5-6m To allow more light into the garden and next doors garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 3 Strawberry Farm, Land East Of Pampisford Road Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AQ
Submission of details required by condition 15 (Archaeological), 18 (Contamination) and 23 (Provision of Footway/Cycleway) of planning permission S/1433/16/OL
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Great Abington in Cambridgeshire
Great Abington is a village in South Cambridgeshire, located approximately 7 miles southeast of Cambridge. It forms part of the community known as The Abingtons, which includes the neighbouring village of Little Abington. This picturesque area offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,029 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Great Abington 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 Great Abington a particularly low-crime area.
Great Abington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hildersham, Great and Little Abington. 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 Great Abington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alder Carr SSSI. 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, Great Abington 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 Great Abington
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Great Abington. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Abington.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Abington were discharge of conditions (12), telecoms (12), tree works (6).
Nearby Towns
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