Little Abington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Abington, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Abington are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Abington
Little Abington is part of a dual-village community in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Cambridge. Alongside its neighbour, Great Abington, this quaint village offers a unique character and charm, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 490 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Abington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Abington.
- 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 Little Abington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Little Abington.
- 26/00451/CONDA - Bancroft Farm Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ
Submission of details required by conditions 2 (written sceme of investigation), 4 (hard and soft landscape works), 5 (landscape and ecological management plan), 10 (footway), 16 (facing materials) an
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/00451/CONDA - Bancroft Farm Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ
Submission of details required by conditions 2 (written sceme of investigation), 4 (hard and soft landscape works), 5 (landscape and ecological management plan), 10 (footway), 16 (facing materials) an
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/01884/HFUL - 34 High Street Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BG
Construction of single storey annexe and car port.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 5 Cambridge Road Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BN
T2 oak tree remove epicormic growth to first true branch and to clear street lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 5 Cambridge Road Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BN
T1 - oak tree remove epicormic growth to first true branch and to clear street lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 33 Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ
Non-material amendment on application 23/04019/HFUL for minor amendments to the works proposed to the Outbuildings & Coach House, which were decided during the construction period once the existing co
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 33 Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ
Minor alterations to the existing front door to reinstate the historic detail, bring the door flush with the internal floor level and improve the waterproofing detail and remove the modern plasterboar
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Grange Farm Cambridge Road Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BW
Installation of a 10m light wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 27 Cambridge Road Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BL
Installation of a 9m light wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 33 Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ
Submission of details required by condition 3(c) (glazing bars and glass in the replacement Gothic windows) of Listed Building consent 23/04020/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 33 Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ
Submission of details required by condition 3 (details) of listed building consent 23/04020/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 33 Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Materials) of listed building consent 23/04020/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Brew House Ley Rectory Farm Hildersham Road Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BP
Installation of 1no 10m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 54 High Street Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BG
T1 - Chestnut - Crown reduction 3m T2- Chestnut - Crown reduction 2m T3 - Chestnut with large cavity - fell T4- Chestnut - Crown reduce by 3m T5- Ash tree - removal T6 - Larch - Remove one of the limb
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 26 Abington Pottery High Street Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BG
Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 4 (steel strengthing straps) and 6e (Details of doors and staircase)of Listed Building consent 23/01165/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - The Old House 47 High Street Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BG
T1 - Beech - Fell due to crown dying back and a large cavity at base.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-18
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A brief summary of Little Abington in Cambridgeshire
Little Abington is part of a dual-village community in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Cambridge. Alongside its neighbour, Great Abington, this quaint village offers a unique character and charm, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 490 (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 Little Abington a particularly low-crime area.
Little Abington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hildersham, Great and Little Abington. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Abington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Roman Road SSSI, Alder Carr SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Abington 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 Little Abington
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Little Abington. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Little Abington.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Abington were discharge of conditions (11), tree works (7), telecoms (5).
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