How long do planning decisions take near Kneesworth?

The average planning decision time near Kneesworth is 63 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 Kneesworth?

The planning approval rate near Kneesworth is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kneesworth?

The most common type of planning application near Kneesworth is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kneesworth?

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Kneesworth, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kneesworth, Cambridgeshire.

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About Kneesworth

Kneesworth is a village located within the civil parish of Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth in South Cambridgeshire, England. Situated 14 miles southwest of Cambridge and just north of Royston, Hertfordshire, the area has developed significantly since the 1960s, encompassing both Bassingbourn and Kneesworth. This growth presents various opportunities for planning applications within the parish.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £467,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 019A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kneesworth.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kneesworth.

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 Kneesworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Kneesworth.

- Street Record Edinburgh Square Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire
Removal of the existing 20m monopole, 3no antennas, 2no equipment cabinets, installation of a new 20 monopole, 9no antennas, 3no equipment cabinets and other associated ancillary development including
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 131 The Causeway Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5JB
Reserved matters application for the approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 4 No. Dwellings following outline plannin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 6 Swinnell Close Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5JN
Erection of a wooded outbuilding to the rear of the dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-03-28
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- Kneesworth House Hospital Old North Road Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth Cambridgeshire SG8 5JP
Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Kneesworth in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Kneesworth show an average sale price of £467,150, 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 Kneesworth a particularly low-crime area.

Kneesworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bassingbourn. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Kneesworth

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Kneesworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kneesworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Kneesworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kneesworth were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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