Harston, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harston, Cambridgeshire.
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Planning applications in Harston are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,825 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harston.
- 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 Harston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Harston.
- - 165 High Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7QD
Erection of detached garage to front of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 59-61 High Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7PZ
Tree work to provide vehicular and pedestrian clearance to parking area for new bakery/cafe. T6 YEW x 15ms high - reduce low canopy back by 2.5ms to boundary fence line up to 3.5 to 4ms height and the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Beech Farm Church Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7NR
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) and 27 (hard and soft landscaping) of ref: 22/01384/FUL (Demolition of agricultural buildings and the erection of nine dwellinghouses and associated landsca
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 161 High Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7QD
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the Siting of a Mobile Caravan Structure to Provide Ancillary Annexe Accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 7 Green Man Lane Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7PY
Installation of 1no 10m light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 9 Sheepshead Lane Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7QA
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the installation of 33no. PV solar panels on the flat roof of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 85 High Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7PZ
T1 - Lime - Make new pollard at 8 metres from ground level due to severe die back in upper crown and high target area below T2 - Lime - Make new pollard at 6 metres from ground level due to severe die
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Beech Farm Church Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7NR
Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 21 (Contaminated Land) of planning permission 22/01384/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Beech Farm Church Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7NR
Submission of details required by condition 14 (Foul Water Drainage), 19 (Energy Statement) and 20 (Water Efficiency) of planning permission 22/01384/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 17 Green Man Lane Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7PY
S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 24/04794/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a self-build/custom build two storey family dwelling along with associated
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 85 High Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7PZ
T1 - SYCAMORE x 12ms high - reduce laterals by 1.5ms back to boundary and up to 12ms, LIME x 6ms high - reduce laterals by 1m back to boundary and up to 6ms, T2 LIME x 16ms high - reduce lateral limbs
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 117 High Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7QB
Single storey rear and side rendered extension with roof lights and parapet wall. Replacement of dormer with two rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 167 High Street Harston Cambridgeshire CB22 7QD
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Traffic Management Plan), 4 (Surface Water and Foul Water), 5 (Ecology Enhancement), 6 (Biodiversity Net Gain), 7 (Energy Statement), 8 (Piling), 10 (Tre
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Harston in Cambridgeshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harston a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Harston
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Harston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Harston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harston were discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (5), full planning applications (4).
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