Houghton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Houghton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Houghton are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Houghton
Houghton is a village located in Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 3 miles east of Huntingdon along the A1123 road, and south of RAF Wyton. Situated on the north bank of the River Great Ouse, near the historic Houghton Mill, the village is now part of the parish of Houghton and Wyton, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 321 (1931)
District: Houghton and Wyton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £346,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 010I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Houghton.
- 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 Houghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Houghton.
- - Cherry Trees Thicket Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BQ
G1 Yew x2 - reduce to approx. 2.5m high (currently 4m high), T1 Magnolia - reduce crown by 1-1.2m, T3 Pine - crown lift to 3m clear neighbouring garage roof by 1m, T4 Variegated Norway Maple - crown l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Rectory Farm Huntingdon Road Wyton Huntingdon PE28 2AD
T1 Weeping Birch to left of garden: remove close to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 4 Thicket Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BQ
T1 Magnolia: reduce crown by approx. 1m 2x Olive trees: reduce crowns by 1.2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Ouse Villa Thicket Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BQ
T1 Beech - reduce crown by approx. 2m, crown lift to 5m, thin lower crown by 20% over garden to left, T2 Box Maple - reduce crown by 1.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - The Millers House Thicket Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BQ
T1 (Oak) - Crown lift to 6m and deadwood crown. Reason: Client wants to reinstate tennis courts and the oak trees crown is far too low.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - The Millers House Thicket Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (roof/timber structure) of 25/02168/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 15 Victoria Crescent Wyton Huntingdon PE28 2AL
T1 - Oak - Crown lift to approx 3-3.5m, remove deadwood, reduce lateral spread by approx 1m, crown reduce to give approx 0.5-1m clearance to BT cables and remove epicormic growth up to approx 3.5m abo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Hadfield Houghton Hill Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BS
Removal of 2 x dead Sycamores affected by Sooty Bark Disease: one in the front garden one in the rear garden What3words for the tree at the front is ///decompose.doubts.rebounder What3words for the tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 1 Laughtons Lane Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2AT
Reduce T1 Atlas Cedar crown by 1.2 - 1.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Beech House Thicket Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BQ
T1 Twin-stemmed Spruce: remove close to ground level. T2 Birch: remove close to ground level T3 Laburnum: remove close to ground level T4 Holly: remove close to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Street Record Meadow Lane Houghton
2x Hornbeam overhanging rear of 17 Home Farm Road: Reduce 2m laterally away from garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Bourne House Huntingdon Road Wyton Huntingdon PE28 2AS
T5 Robinia overhanging side of front garden from Walden House. Remove two lowest branches over garden of Bourne House. T6 Cypress within Robinia (in garden of Walden House) reduce height to 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Bourne House Huntingdon Road Wyton Huntingdon PE28 2AS
T1 Silver Birch - crown lift to 4m and reduce 1.2m laterally away from garage wall T2 Cypress - remove close to ground level T3 Silver Birch - remove close to ground level T4 Cypress - remove close to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Nook The Green Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2AX
T1 Hawthorn - reduce crown by approx. 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Green Acre Houghton Hill Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BS
Side, rear and front extension and refurbishment to an existing dwelling, including new detached garage and boundary with gate to relocated entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Holme Cottage Huntingdon Road Wyton Huntingdon PE28 2AD
Discharge of condition 9 (cleaning of brickwork) of permission 25/00164/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Chaddesley Thicket Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BH
Erection of single storey side extension to dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 27 Home Farm Road Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BN
Use of outbuilding for anicllary purposes
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Moorings Chapel Lane Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2AY
Remove T1 Walnut major dead wood and reduce lowest branch by 2-2.5m, remove T2 Walnut lowest branch and remove T3 Oak major dead wood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Casablanca Houghton Hill Houghton Huntingdon PE28 2BS
Ground floor extension, first floor alterations, demolition of garage and erection of double bay cart lodge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Houghton in Cambridgeshire
Houghton is a village located in Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 3 miles east of Huntingdon along the A1123 road, and south of RAF Wyton. Situated on the north bank of the River Great Ouse, near the historic Houghton Mill, the village is now part of the parish of Houghton and Wyton, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 321 (1931 estimate). It sits within the Houghton and Wyton district.
Property prices in Houghton show an average sale price of £346,669, 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 Houghton a particularly low-crime area.
Houghton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hemingfords, Houghton and Wyton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Houghton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Houghton Meadows SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton 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 Houghton
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Houghton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Houghton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Houghton were tree works (21), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
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