Leighton Bromswold, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leighton Bromswold, Cambridgeshire.
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About Leighton Bromswold
Leighton Bromswold is a quaint village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, approximately 10 miles west of Huntingdon. The parish encompasses an area of 3,128 acres and had a population of 210 according to the 2011 Census, showing a slight decline from 224 in 2001. This picturesque village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community needs.
Population: 210
District: Leighton
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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 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leighton Bromswold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leighton Bromswold.
- 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 Leighton Bromswold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Leighton Bromswold.
- - 7 Staunch Hill Leighton Bromswold Huntingdon PE28 5BE
Erection of brick porch to replace exisiting wooden porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 4 Sheep Street Leighton Bromswold Huntingdon PE28 5AY
T1 - Oak - Reduce the lateral spread of one Oak tree (close to garage) by up to 3m to encourage the development of a more balanced canopy. T2 - Cherry Laurel: Reduce (4m height, 5m width) T3 - Cypress
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 2 Church Lane Leighton Bromswold Huntingdon PE28 5AX
T1 - Weeping Ash - Reduce due to an old stem cavity at the first main fork. Reduce by up to 2m to lower the wind loading on the tree and remove some tip weight to avoid any canopy failure
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 4 The Avenue Leighton Bromswold Huntingdon PE28 5AW
Construction of a single storey ancillary annex building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Leighton Bromswold in Cambridgeshire
Leighton Bromswold is a quaint village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, approximately 10 miles west of Huntingdon. The parish encompasses an area of 3,128 acres and had a population of 210 according to the 2011 Census, showing a slight decline from 224 in 2001. This picturesque village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 210. It sits within the Leighton district.
Property prices in Leighton Bromswold 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 Leighton Bromswold a particularly low-crime area.
Leighton Bromswold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leighton Bromswold. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leighton Bromswold 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 Leighton Bromswold
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Leighton Bromswold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leighton Bromswold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leighton Bromswold were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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