Histon, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Histon, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
32 planning applications found near Histon.
- - 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
View full details - - 29 Station Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9LQ
T1 - Elm - Reduce the height by 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 43 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JJ
Erection of a 1 No. 1/2 storey 2 bed self build dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Benevenagh 26 Home Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JL
Single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing rear conservatory. Addition of a new Soil and Vent pipe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 15 Symonds Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HQ
Submission of details requred by condition 4 (Noise assessment) of planning permission 25/04946/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 57 Station Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9LQ
T1 - Eucalyptus - Complete removal T2 - Ash - Complete removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 11 Station Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9LQ
Single storey side extension under extended canopy around the side of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 1 School Hill Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JE
T1 - Hornbeam - Fell. Reason - The tree is touching the building and the roof, which now needs to be replaced.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 41 Narrow Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HD
Conversion of existing store to habitable space, including replacement of existing timber door with white uPVC door and window. Erection of cycle store in front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Land R/o 15 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JJ
Submission of details required by conditions 10 (biodiversity enhancement), 11 (artificial lighting scheme) and 23 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning permission 25/03884/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 20 Brook Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9XL
T 1 - Sycamore - Remove the 2 lowest North Western lateral branches over the outbuilding. Reason - To balance the crown.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 39 Home Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 8 Shirley Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JR
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a roof extension including hip to gable and rear facing dormer and front facing rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 19 Station Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9LQ
Single storey side and rear extension, following demolition of existing detached garage/store and single storey elements. First floor box dormer to side elevation. Installation of PV solar panels and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land R/o 15 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JJ
Submission of details required by conditions 7 (Surface Water Drainage), 8 (Foul Water Drainage), 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme), 11 (Artificial Lighting Scheme ), 14 (Hard & Soft Landscaping),
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 13 Brook Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9XL
T1 - Cherry - Crown Reduction of 2 meters to a finished height of 5 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 15 Park Lane Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JJ
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 25/03884/FUL (Erection of a 1 bedroom single storey detached dwelling) to change external materials and selected windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 30 Saffron Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9LJ
First floor side extension, alterations to fenestration and new gate to side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Benevenagh 26 Home Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9JL
Hip to gable roof extensions with full width rear dormer and replacement of the rear single storey flat roof with a mono-pitched roof.(Resubmission of 24/02763/HFUL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-07
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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.
Property prices in Histon show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Histon. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 51 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 (23), tree works (18), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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