Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire.
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About Great Staughton
Great Staughton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, approximately 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Huntingdon. As part of a non-metropolitan district, it offers a blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development considerations.
Population: 851 (2021)
District: Huntingdonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £421,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Staughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Staughton.
- 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 Staughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Great Staughton.
- - 23 Vicarage Walk Great Staughton St Neots PE19 5DF
Proposed two storey extension and detached annexe to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Rectory Farm The Town Great Staughton St Neots PE19 5BD
Refurbishment of an existing outbuilding and garage to enable occupation as an annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Rectory Farm The Town Great Staughton St Neots PE19 5BD
Refurbishment of an existing outbuilding and garage to enable occupation as an annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Great Staughton in Cambridgeshire
Great Staughton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, approximately 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Huntingdon. As part of a non-metropolitan district, it offers a blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 851 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Huntingdonshire district.
Property prices in Great Staughton show an average sale price of £421,245, 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 Staughton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Staughton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staughton Highway, Great Staughton. 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 Staughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Perry Woods SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Great Staughton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Great Staughton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Staughton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Great Staughton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Staughton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Staughton Highway planning applications
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- Staughton Moor planning applications
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- Little Staughton planning applications
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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.