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Planning in Islands Common

Approved
100%
25 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Islands Common in the last 24 months, from Huntingdonshire District Council's planning register.

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About Islands Common

Islands Common is a settlement located in Cambridgeshire, England.

Property prices in Islands Common show an average sale price of £296,506, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Islands Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Islands Common has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Islands Common, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Islands Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (25), discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Islands Common?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Islands Common. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Islands Common?
The average planning decision time near Islands Common is 43 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 Islands Common?
The planning approval rate near Islands Common is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Islands Common?
The most common type of planning application near Islands Common is tree works applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Islands Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Islands Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.