Hinxton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hinxton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Hinxton
Hinxton is a picturesque village located in South Cambridgeshire, England. Known for its charming rural setting, it is an area of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to the vibrant city of Cambridge and various local amenities. This quaint village offers potential for development while maintaining its historical character and community spirit.
Population: 330 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £439,243 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Uttlesford
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Essex
- LSOA: Uttlesford 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hinxton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hinxton.
- 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 Hinxton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Hinxton.
- - 67 High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1QY
Permanent retention of hot tub and pergola.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Pettetts Barn High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RF
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by up to 2 metres back to previous pruning points to provide clearance from the building. T2 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by up to 2 metres back to suitable growth points to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - St Mary And St Johns Church Church Green Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RS
T636 - Lawson Cypress or a Leylandii - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 9 High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1QY
Two storey and single storey side and rear extensions, replacement flat roof with parapets to new and existing single storey extensions, replacement and new windows and rendering of existing facing br
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 8 Mill Lane Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RD
T1 Apple - Fell to ground level due to main leader failure, tree to be replaced with similar species T2 Cherry - Crown reduce by up to 2m to clear branches from house and allow more light into house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 6 Mill Lane Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RD
T1 - Rhobinia tree - - Reduce height by 4 metres - Reduce remaining crown by 1.5 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Glebe House 64 High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1QY
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 24/00457/FUL (Sub-division of the existing residential curtilage of 64 High Street, Hinxton and erection of 1No. new dwelling, follow
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - North Side Of A1301 Mill Lane, Saffron Walden, CB10 1RQ
Installation of electricity substation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 87 High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1QY
T1 - Walnut tree - Reduce crown by 3 metres T2 - Pear tree - Reduce crown by 1metre T3 - Apple tree - Reduce crown by 1 metre
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 2 Mill Lane Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RD
T1 - 1 x Rhobinia tree - Reduce crown by 1.5 metres. T2 - 1 x Rhobinia tree - Cut back branches touching the phone wire, leaving a 0.5 metre clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 18 Duxford Road Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RB
T1 Scots Pine - Fell to ground level T2 Scots Pine - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 129 High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RF
Erection of detached timber framed carport, north of main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 39 High Street Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1QY
Certificate Of Lawfulness Under S192 for installation of solar PV panels to the rear roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Hinxton in Cambridgeshire
Hinxton is a picturesque village located in South Cambridgeshire, England. Known for its charming rural setting, it is an area of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to the vibrant city of Cambridge and various local amenities. This quaint village offers potential for development while maintaining its historical character and community spirit. The settlement has a population of approximately 330 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Hinxton show an average sale price of £439,243, 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 Hinxton a particularly low-crime area.
Hinxton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ickleton, Hinxton. 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, Hinxton 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 Hinxton
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Hinxton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hinxton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hinxton were discharge of conditions (10), tree works (9), full planning applications (3).
Nearby Towns
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- Ickleton planning applications
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