Histon, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Histon, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Histon are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Histon
Histon is a village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district, just north of Cambridge, England. Separated from the city by the A14 road, it is part of the broader Cambridge built-up area and had a population of 4,655 as of the 2011 census. This proximity to Cambridge makes Histon a relevant site for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and commercial development.
Population: 4,580 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Histon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Histon.
- 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 Histon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Histon.
- - 28 Narrow Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HD
Single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration and render to external walls.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/02397/HFUL - 28 Narrow Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HD
Single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration and render to external walls.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/02397/HFUL - 28 Narrow Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HD
Single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration and render to external walls.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/0630/TTPO - 1 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9EH
Lime trees T1 and T2 (part of G11 in TPO) - Crown raise to 5m, remove dead wood. Ongoing maintenance to provide clearance near property.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 1 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9EH
Lime trees T1 and T2 (part of G11 in TPO) - Crown raise to 5m, remove dead wood. Ongoing maintenance to provide clearance near property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/0630/TTPO - 1 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9EH
Lime trees T1 and T2 (part of G11 in TPO) - Crown raise to 5m, remove dead wood. Ongoing maintenance to provide clearance near property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 25 High Street Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JD
Reduce to the ground the dead sliver birch tree and also the adjacent silver birch stump which had been reduced in size previously but the final limb has subsequently fallen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Long Meadow Land North Of 61 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire
T18: Horse Chestnut - Reduce 3 long lateral limbs by 3 metres. These are the large limbs which reach East, North, and South. T22: Horse Chestnut - Reduce the height of the tree by up to 7 metres, redu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/0503/TTCA - Abbey Farm Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9EH
AAsh - Initiate pollard at 8 - 10m high, remove 2 primary limbs at approximately 2m high back to main stem, remove ivy throughout crown.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/0503/TTCA - Abbey Farm Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9EH
AAsh - Initiate pollard at 8 - 10m high, remove 2 primary limbs at approximately 2m high back to main stem, remove ivy throughout crown.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/01854/HFUL - 8 Merton Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JW
Part demolition of existing side/rear extension. Single storey front, side and rear extensions and front door canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01854/HFUL - 8 Merton Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JW
Part demolition of existing side/rear extension. Single storey front, side and rear extensions and front door canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01881/TELNOT - S/O 81 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JJ
Installation of above ground cabinet to house passive optical equipment and installation of a wooden telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01882/TELNOT - S/O 33 Melvin Way Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HY
Installation of above ground cabinet to house passive optical equipment and installation of a wooden telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01880/TELNOT - S/O 92 St Audreys Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JY
Installation of above ground cabinet to house passive optical equipment and installation of a wooden telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01882/TELNOT - S/O 33 Melvin Way Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HY
Installation of above ground cabinet to house passive optical equipment and installation of a wooden telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01880/TELNOT - S/O 92 St Audreys Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JY
Installation of above ground cabinet to house passive optical equipment and installation of a wooden telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01881/TELNOT - S/O 81 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JJ
Installation of above ground cabinet to house passive optical equipment and installation of a wooden telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 43 Park Avenue Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JU
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 57 Station Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9LQ
Part single storey and part two storey rear extension, pergola with No 3 solar PV panels and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
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A brief summary of Histon in Cambridgeshire
Histon is a village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district, just north of Cambridge, England. Separated from the city by the A14 road, it is part of the broader Cambridge built-up area and had a population of 4,655 as of the 2011 census. This proximity to Cambridge makes Histon a relevant site for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,580 (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 Histon a particularly low-crime area.
Histon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Histon and Impington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Histon 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 Histon
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Histon. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Histon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Histon were full planning applications (27), tree works (23), discharge of conditions (15). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 73 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 71 applications
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