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Planning in Impington

Approved
92%
47 of 49 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Impington in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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About Impington

Impington is a civil parish and village located approximately 3 miles north of Cambridge city centre, within the South Cambridgeshire district. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,060 and shares a parish council, known as Histon & Impington Parish Council, with the adjacent village of Histon. The parish is bordered by Girton, Histon, Landbeach, Milton, and Orchard Park, making it an integral part of the expanding Cambridge built-up area, which may influence planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,198 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Impington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Impington 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Impington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Impington. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), tree works (29), discharge of conditions (27).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Impington?
In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Impington. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Impington?
The average planning decision time near Impington is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Impington?
The planning approval rate near Impington is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Impington?
The most common type of planning application near Impington is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Impington?
You can search and track planning applications near Impington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.