Little Gransden, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Gransden, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Little Gransden
Little Gransden is a picturesque civil parish and village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 11 miles from Cambridge. The population has grown from 262 in 2001 to 296 in 2011, including the nearby area of Waresley. Notably, the village features two airfields, one of which has historical significance from World War II, making it a point of interest for potential development and planning applications in the region.
Population: 287 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Gransden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Gransden.
- 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 Gransden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Little Gransden.
- - 7 Church Street Great Gransden Sandy SG19 3AF
T1 - Contorted Willow - Remove to ground level and grind stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land To The East Of 11 The Drift Little Gransden Cambridgeshire SG19 3DX
Outline Application for the Erection of 1no Self-Build dwelling with all matters reserved except access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Outside 1 Church Walk Little Gransden Cambridgeshire SG19 3DY
Installation of a fixed broadband electronic communication apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Outside 60 Main Road Little Gransden Cambridgeshire SG19 3DL
Installation of a fixed broadband electronic communication apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Barns East Street Great Gransden
Discharge of Condition 13 (Historic Building Investigation and Recording) of 22/00390/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Barnabas Oley C Of E Primary School Little Lane Great Gransden Sandy Cambridgeshire SG19 3AE
Application to discharge condition 8 (Maintenance and aftercare) of planning permission CCC/25/102/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Barns East Street Great Gransden
Discharge of Condition 14 (Drainage), 15 (contamination) and 16 (contamination) of 22/00390/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Barns East Street Great Gransden
Discharge of Condition 11 (Construction Ecological Management Plan) of 22/00390/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Barnabas Oley C Of E Primary School Little Lane Great Gransden SG19 3AE
Erection of a mobile classroom building to replace existing for a temporary period. Informative: This is a Section 73 application that seeks to retain the existing mobile classroom building without co
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 10 East Street Great Gransden Sandy SG19 3AB
Discharge of Condition 3 (Repointing) and 4 (RW Goods) on 25/00427/LBC
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Telephone Kiosk Middle Street Great Gransden
BT Public payphone removal 1767677211
Status: Permitted | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 84 Main Road Little Gransden Cambridgeshire SG19 3DW
T1 - Large Goat Willow Rear garden - Coppice to approximately 3ft from ground level. Large regrowth potential for limb failure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 82 Main Road Little Gransden Cambridgeshire SG19 3DW
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the replacement of 5 No. windows and 1 No. French doorset to the extended part of the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 82 Main Road Little Gransden Cambridgeshire SG19 3DW
Replacement of 5 No. windows and 1 No. French doorset in the existing two storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Rippington Barn 18 Church Street Great Gransden Sandy SG19 3AF
DD. 5 Day Notice. Removal of 6 x dead Cypress trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 19 Church Street Great Gransden Sandy SG19 3AF
T1 Field maple, approx height 15m canopy span 10m. The tree is positioned upon a raise bank on the side of the road. Reduce by 1.5m, to remove some of the wind load off the tree to minimise the possib
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - 1 Church Street Little Gransden Cambridgeshire SG19 3DU
New swimming pool and replacement outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Little Gransden in Cambridgeshire
Little Gransden is a picturesque civil parish and village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 11 miles from Cambridge. The population has grown from 262 in 2001 to 296 in 2011, including the nearby area of Waresley. Notably, the village features two airfields, one of which has historical significance from World War II, making it a point of interest for potential development and planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 287 (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 Gransden a particularly low-crime area.
Little Gransden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Gransden, Little Gransden. 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 Gransden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waresley Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Gransden 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 Gransden
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Little Gransden. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Gransden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 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 Gransden were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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