Horningsea, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horningsea, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Horningsea
Horningsea is a quaint village situated just north of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, covering an area of 2.6 square miles. Nestled along the east bank of the River Cam, it is accessible via the main road connecting Cambridge to Clayhithe, with the nearest railway station located 1.5 miles away in Waterbeach. This charming location may present various planning opportunities for development and community projects.
Population: 328 (2021) · Area: 2.6 km²
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: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horningsea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horningsea.
- 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 Horningsea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Horningsea.
- - 2-4 Church End Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JH
T1 - Spruce - Fell due to lifting of slabs T2 - Apple - Reduce height by 2.5m (to previous reduction points)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land Between The Lays And Hollytree Cottage High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 23/03155/FUL (Erection of one new dwelling with associated parking and amenity space, utilising existing access) to alter the design
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Kings Acre High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JG
T1 - Copper Beech - Remove 3 low limbs. Reduce 4 limbs overhanging garden and growing towards house by 2 to 2.5ms to improve light filtration to garden and balance crown T2 - Magnolia x7ms in height -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Manor Farm Clayhithe Road Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JE
Submission of details required by condition 3(a) (phase 1 desk study) of planning permission 23/01581/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Manor Dock Lane Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JF
Works within the Attic to include Installation of a third rooflight for access to the valley gutter, raising of the ceiling collars and strengthening connection of rafters to floor joists.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Hollytree House High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JG
T1: Prunus overhanging front wall and footpath - Crown reduction from 5 metres to 4 metres back to previous cuts T2: Prunus overhanging neighbour's roof - Crown reduction from 6 metres to 5 metres to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - The Bungalow High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JG
Single storey front and rear extensions. Roof extension with raising the ridge height. 4No Rooflights to South and North elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - The Manor Dock Lane Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JF
Alterations to existing Outbuilding, to include Removal of external doors, door frame and infill panel between door head and timber beam. Installation of new pair of painted solid timber doors and fra
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - The Bungalow Dock Lane Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JF
T1 to T8 - Norway Maple trees - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Northgate Farm High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JG
S73 to vary conditions 2 (drawings), 6 (Access Plan), 7 (renewable technologies), 9 (external materials), 13 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 19 (ecology enhancement), 20 (BNG) of Application Reference Nu
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 2 Manor Cottage Clayhithe Road Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JE
Large Horse-chestnut Tree - Fell. The tenant has advised us that during the windy weather recently a large limb of the tree fell. The tree is very old and due to branches falling we are therefore requ
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Kings Farm Stables High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JG
T1 - Sycamore: reduce height by 3ms and laterals by 2ms to rebalance. Thin remaining crown by 20% T1a - Plum: top and fell to ground level. Remove main root bole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Horningsea in Cambridgeshire
Horningsea is a quaint village situated just north of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, covering an area of 2.6 square miles. Nestled along the east bank of the River Cam, it is accessible via the main road connecting Cambridge to Clayhithe, with the nearest railway station located 1.5 miles away in Waterbeach. This charming location may present various planning opportunities for development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 328 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Horningsea covers an area of approximately 2.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Horningsea 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 Horningsea a particularly low-crime area.
Horningsea has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horningsea, Baits Bite Lock, Fen Ditton. 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, Horningsea 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 Horningsea
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Horningsea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horningsea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Horningsea were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Fen Ditton planning applications
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- Waterbeach planning applications
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