Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · Town
About Huntingdon
Huntingdon, a historic market town in Cambridgeshire’s Huntingdonshire district, boasts a rich heritage dating back to its charter from King John in 1205. Notable figures such as Oliver Cromwell, born here in 1599, and former Prime Minister John Major, who served as its MP from 1979 to 2001, highlight the town's political significance. This vibrant community offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 012G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Huntingdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Huntingdon.
- 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 Huntingdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Huntingdon.
- - 1 North Street Huntingdon PE29 1RY
installation of a conservatory at rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 19 East Street Huntingdon PE29 1WZ
T1 Ginkgo Biloba. Pollard back to previous pollard points. Remove 4 to 5 metres off the canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 2 American Lane Huntingdon PE29 1TN
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 1 Alberta Crescent Huntingdon PE29 1TL
Proposed two storey side extension, and removal of shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 11 Tennis Court Avenue Huntingdon PE29 1WW
Loft conversion which includes a hip to gable conversion with rear box dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 23 Priory Road Huntingdon PE29 1JN
2 storey side and rear extension - Retrospective
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 28 - 30 Priory Road Huntingdon PE29 1JP
Joint planning application for a proposed rear extension to 28 and 30 Priory Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire
Huntingdon, a historic market town in Cambridgeshire’s Huntingdonshire district, boasts a rich heritage dating back to its charter from King John in 1205. Notable figures such as Oliver Cromwell, born here in 1599, and former Prime Minister John Major, who served as its MP from 1979 to 2001, highlight the town's political significance. This vibrant community offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Huntingdon show an average sale price of £371,290, 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 Huntingdon a particularly low-crime area.
Huntingdon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Godmanchester Causeway, Hartford, Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Stukeley Railway Cutting SSSI, Portholme SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Portholme. 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, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Huntingdon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Huntingdon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Huntingdon were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.