Great Chishill, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Chishill, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Great Chishill
Great Chishill is a charming village located in the South Cambridgeshire district, part of the combined parish of Great and Little Chishill. Situated approximately 1 mile east of the Hertfordshire boundary and 4 miles from Royston, the village had a population of 293 in 1961, which grew to 678 by the 2011 Census. This growth may influence planning applications, as the area balances rural character with increasing community needs.
Population: 293 (1961)
District: Great and Little Chishill
Website: http://greatchishill.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £467,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 018E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Chishill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Chishill.
- 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 Chishill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Chishill.
- - 8 Hall Lane Great And Little Chishill Cambridgeshire SG8 8SG
Replacement timber windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Heydon Road Great And Little Chishill Cambridgeshire SG8 8SP
S19LB to vary condition 2 (approved drawings), 3 - window details and 4 - rooflights of ref: 23/04905/LBC (Conversion of part of former bake house from garage to living space and single storey front e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 2 The Pudgell Great And Little Chishill Cambridgeshire SG8 8SE
Betula Pendula - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 24 Heydon Road Great And Little Chishill Cambridgeshire SG8 8SR
Retrospective conversion of the existing 1st floor space into trading and community areas, associated internal changes to facilitate the conversion, the installation of a fire exit at 1st floor and th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 14A Hall Lane Great And Little Chishill Cambridgeshire SG8 8SG
T1 and T2 - Leyland Cypress - Fell to ground level. Reason - Tree growing too close to house, blocking sunlight and potential to cause strucural damage in future
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 2 Maltings Lane Great And Little Chishill Cambridgeshire SG8 8SW
T1 - Cypress with recent wind damage: reduce to 1m below split stem T2 - Row of Field Maple, Mock Orange, Elm and Plum are approximately 5ms in height. Reduce back to previous pruning points by 1m. T4
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 1 Heydon Road Great And Little Chishill Cambridgeshire SG8 8SP
Conversion of part of former bake house from garage to living space and single storey front extension to stable building to form parking spaces. Erection of garden shed between bake house and boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Great Chishill in Cambridgeshire
Great Chishill is a charming village located in the South Cambridgeshire district, part of the combined parish of Great and Little Chishill. Situated approximately 1 mile east of the Hertfordshire boundary and 4 miles from Royston, the village had a population of 293 in 1961, which grew to 678 by the 2011 Census. This growth may influence planning applications, as the area balances rural character with increasing community needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 293 (1961 estimate). It sits within the Great and Little Chishill district.
Property prices in Great Chishill show an average sale price of £467,150, 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 Chishill a particularly low-crime area.
Great Chishill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heydon, Great Chishill. 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 Chishill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Chishill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://greatchishill.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 Great Chishill
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Great Chishill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Chishill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 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 Chishill were tree works (5), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Building End planning applications
- Little Chishill planning applications
- Heydon planning applications
- Barley planning applications
- Smith's End planning applications
- Shaftenhoe End planning applications
- Broad Green planning applications
- Chrishall planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.