Hartford, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartford, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hartford are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hartford
Hartford is a quaint village located in the Huntingdon suburb of Cambridgeshire, England, nestled along the north bank of the River Great Ouse. Historically part of Huntingdonshire, it features a notable marina and is situated on the A141 road, providing essential transport links. Once a separate civil parish with a population of 464 in 1931, Hartford is now incorporated into the parish of Huntingdon, making it a significant area for planning applications within this growing region.
Population: 464 (1931)
District: Huntingdon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £346,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hartford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartford.
- 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 Hartford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Hartford.
- - 14 Charles Drive Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1SJ
Proposed first-floor extension, and a single-story extension to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 56 Main Street Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1XZ
T1 Cherry - Crown reduce by 2.5m, T2 Elder - Fell, T3 Ginkgo - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 15 The Hollow Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1YF
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - removal of dead tree with sooty bark disease
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 3A Longstaff Way Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1XT
The proposed extension and reroofing of the existing front porch enclosure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 20 Hamlet Close Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1PD
Replacement of front conservatory with single storey porch and associated internal works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Hartford House 43 Main Street Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1XZ
Dead Sycamore - Fell (urgently to avoid the risk of tree falling in the adjacent river)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 4 Mill Close Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1YL
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 68 Main Street Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1XU
Remove Walnut tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Willowbank Church Lane Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1XP
Erection of new glazed porch and replacement window at first floor to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 47 Main Street Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1YA
2x Apple trees - reduce crowns by approx. 1.8m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Hartford Court 21 Main Street Hartford PE29 1YS
G1 group of Elm trees to be removed to ground level due to damage cause as per report.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 5 Oberon Close Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1TB
Proposed single storey extension with mono-pitch flat roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Hartford Court 21 Main Street Hartford PE29 1YS
T1 Lime - Crown raise to 5m over public highway and Prune to provide 2m clearance from adjacent property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 8 Sapley Road Hartford Huntingdon PE29 1YG
Erection of stand alone Granny annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Pumping Station South Side Of Hartford Road Huntingdon
Installation of Temporary Digital Communications Masts
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Hartford in Cambridgeshire
Hartford is a quaint village located in the Huntingdon suburb of Cambridgeshire, England, nestled along the north bank of the River Great Ouse. Historically part of Huntingdonshire, it features a notable marina and is situated on the A141 road, providing essential transport links. Once a separate civil parish with a population of 464 in 1931, Hartford is now incorporated into the parish of Huntingdon, making it a significant area for planning applications within this growing region. The settlement has a population of approximately 464 (1931 estimate). It sits within the Huntingdon district.
Property prices in Hartford show an average sale price of £346,669, 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 Hartford a particularly low-crime area.
Hartford has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Godmanchester Causeway, Hartford, Huntingdon, Hemingfords. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hartford 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 Hartford
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Hartford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hartford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hartford were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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