How long do planning decisions take near Hilton?

The average planning decision time near Hilton is 33 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 Hilton?

The planning approval rate near Hilton is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hilton?

The most common type of planning application near Hilton is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hilton?

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Hilton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hilton, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hilton are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hilton

Hilton is a charming village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, about 11 miles northwest of Cambridge. It shares borders with several neighboring parishes, including Elsworth and Fenstanton. Notably, the village is home to the Grade I listed Church of England parish church dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, which features a peal of six bells, making it a significant landmark for local heritage and planning considerations.

Population: 1,051 (2021)

District: Huntingdonshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Huntingdonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
LSOA: Huntingdonshire 017A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hilton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hilton.

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 Hilton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Hilton.

- 9 Chapel Close Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9NS
Proposed entrance porch & kitchen extension with internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-07-07
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- Fairview Potton Road Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9NG
Ground floor extension to the rear of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-26
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- 10 Scotts Crescent Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9PG
T1 silver birch (betula pendula) crown reduction by 1m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-18
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- Hilton House Graveley Way Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9NN
Removal of 1x Sycamore
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Hedge End Potton Road Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9NG
Red Force' Canadian Redbud Tree Cercis canadensis - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-06
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- College Farmhouse Graveley Way Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9QA
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of 23/00844/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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- College Farmhouse Graveley Way Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9QA
Remove damaged branch of willow tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-12-09
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- 4 Church Lane Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9NH
T1 Ash Tree - remove major limb growing towards rear of garden, over garden office reduce height by 3-4 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-08-04
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- 6 Graveley Way Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9QA
Dismantle dead Elm to 3m and remove three dead Elms.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-11-10
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- 27 Westbrook Hilton Huntingdon PE28 9NW
Lawful development certificate for proposed use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Hilton in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hilton a particularly low-crime area.

Hilton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hilton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Hilton

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Hilton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hilton.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hilton were tree works (8), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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