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Planning in Harston

Approved
96%
23 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harston in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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About Harston

Harston is a picturesque village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately 5 miles south of Cambridge. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,740, making it an important local community for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,825 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Harston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Harston. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (9), outline applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Harston?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Harston. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Harston?
The average planning decision time near Harston is 39 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 Harston?
The planning approval rate near Harston is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Harston?
The most common type of planning application near Harston is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Harston?
You can search and track planning applications near Harston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.