Litlington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Litlington, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Litlington are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Litlington
Litlington is a village and civil parish located in Cambridgeshire, approximately 14 miles southwest of Cambridge and 3 miles northwest of Royston. This picturesque area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 848 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £425,178 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Litlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Litlington.
- 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 Litlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Litlington.
- 26/0656/TTCA - Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
URGENT 5-DAY NOTICE - CHANGE OF WORK - 26/0615/TTCA (Original Application) Following Jordan's recent revisit to inspect the Horse Chestnut, he has identified a significant deterioration in the tree's
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
URGENT 5-DAY NOTICE - CHANGE OF WORK - 26/0615/TTCA (Original Application) Following Jordan's recent revisit to inspect the Horse Chestnut, he has identified a significant deterioration in the tree's
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/0656/TTCA - Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
URGENT 5-DAY NOTICE - CHANGE OF WORK - 26/0615/TTCA (Original Application) Following Jordan's recent revisit to inspect the Horse Chestnut, he has identified a significant deterioration in the tree's
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
5-DAY NOTICE T1 Horse Chestnut - Inspect the principal union where three large stems originate from the same bifurcation point. There is evidence of decay within this union, and the recent failure of
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/0615/TTCA - Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
5-DAY NOTICE T1 Horse Chestnut - Inspect the principal union where three large stems originate from the same bifurcation point. There is evidence of decay within this union, and the recent failure of
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/0615/TTCA - Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
5-DAY NOTICE T1 Horse Chestnut - Inspect the principal union where three large stems originate from the same bifurcation point. There is evidence of decay within this union, and the recent failure of
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/02225/HFUL - Dovecote House Abington Road Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0RT
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/02225/HFUL - Dovecote House Abington Road Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0RT
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 7 Silver Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QE
T1 - Spruce - Remove to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - White House South Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QR
Replacement of existing late 20th century single glazed windows with vacuum glazed (LandVac) timber framed windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 12 Silver Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QE
Submission of details required by condition 3 (schedule of works and date stone), 4 (Joinery Details) and 5 (Materials) of listed building consent 25/02946/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Acorn Cottage South Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QR
X2 Sycamore trees to remove down to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Longley Cottage Royston Road Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0RH
Demolition of existing conservatory and garage. Two storey side/front extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Manor Farm Church Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QB
T1 - T2 - Reduce 2x Sycamore to match height of hedgerows (Approx 4-5m). Leave lower branches for screening. T3 - Reduce Sycamore on boundary to two lowest branches (Approx 4m Reason - reason for this
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Oak Cottage South Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QR
T1 - Ash Tree - Remove T2 - Conifer - Reduce crown by 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Grove House Middle Street Litlington Cambridgeshire SG8 0QX
T6 Laburnum dead - fell Re-plant in different position with an Acer Rubrum T4 Prunus dead - fell replace with Prunus (ornamental cherry tree) in same position as original.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Litlington in Cambridgeshire
Litlington is a village and civil parish located in Cambridgeshire, approximately 14 miles southwest of Cambridge and 3 miles northwest of Royston. This picturesque area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 848 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Litlington show an average sale price of £425,178, 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 Litlington a particularly low-crime area.
Litlington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Abington Pigotts High Street, Litlington. 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, Litlington 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 Litlington
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Litlington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Litlington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Litlington were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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