Impington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Impington, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Impington are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 4,198 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Impington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Impington.
- 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 Impington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Impington.
- 22/02528/COND14 - Darwin Green Phases Two And Three Development Site Cambridge Road Impington Cambridgeshire
Submission of details required by condition 14 (construction ecological management plan (CEcMP)) of outline planning permission 22/02528/OUT
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-07 - 22/02528/COND14 - Darwin Green Phases Two And Three Development Site Cambridge Road Impington Cambridgeshire
Submission of details required by condition 14 (construction ecological management plan (CEcMP)) of outline planning permission 22/02528/OUT
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/02283/HFUL - 22 Pages Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HF
Single storey side infill extension. Changes to fenestration including rooflights to existing flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 22 Pages Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HF
Single storey side infill extension. Changes to fenestration including rooflights to existing flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/02283/HFUL - 22 Pages Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HF
Single storey side infill extension. Changes to fenestration including rooflights to existing flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 71 New Road Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9LU
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission 25/02806/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 55 Merrington Place Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9AL
Two storey side and rear extension including log burner with flue and juliette balcony to west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 25/03113/CONDB - 9 Water Lane Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9XW
Submission of details required by condition 6 (Window Details) of Listed Building Consent 25/03113/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 9 Water Lane Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9XW
Submission of details required by condition 6 (Window Details) of Listed Building Consent 25/03113/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 25/03113/CONDB - 9 Water Lane Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9XW
Submission of details required by condition 6 (Window Details) of Listed Building Consent 25/03113/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Impington Village College New Road Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9LX
Localised repairs to structural cracks caused by tree roots.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01983/LBC - Impington Village College New Road Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9LX
Localised repairs to structural cracks caused by tree roots.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/0470/TTPO - 2 Pages Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HF
T1: Large Sycamore - Remove major deadwood, lift crown by removing the 2 x large limbs over path and reducing the third branch over the path by 2m
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/0470/TTPO - 2 Pages Close Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9HF
T1: Large Sycamore - Remove major deadwood, lift crown by removing the 2 x large limbs over path and reducing the third branch over the path by 2m
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 6 Glebe Way Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9JB
Demolition of existing rear extension. Single storey rear extension including timber porch and alterations to existing rear windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Lansdowne House Burgoynes Road Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9NB
T1 - Chestnut (next to church boundary) Much smaller Chestnut next to church boundary appears in good health. No significant cavities, decay pockets or structural defects were noted. There are lateral
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-28
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 - - Impington Village College New Road Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9LX
Certificate of lawfulness for the replacement of the bitumen felt roof covering, like for like.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 5 Drake Way Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9BA
Single storey rear/side extension, external render, alterations to existing rear windows, new doors to replace windows to rear and side and new flat roof to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Impington Village College New Road Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9LX
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the replacement of existing bitumen felt roof covering with like for like,
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-06
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A brief summary of Impington in Cambridgeshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Impington a particularly low-crime area.
Impington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Histon and Impington, Impington St Andrew's. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Impington
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Impington. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Impington.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Impington were full planning applications (28), tree works (27), discharge of conditions (17). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 74 applications
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