Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Little Paxton
Little Paxton, located in Cambridgeshire, is a vibrant village and civil parish situated 5 miles south of Huntingdon and 1.7 miles north of St Neots. Historically a minor settlement, it experienced significant growth after the development of a housing estate and a junior school in the 1970s, which revitalised the community. The nearby Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, established around former gravel pits, further enhances the village’s appeal, making it a potential focal point for local planning applications.
Population: 4,182 (2021)
District: Huntingdonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £421,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 021H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Paxton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Paxton.
- 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 Paxton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Little Paxton.
- - 7 Park Drive Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6NS
Proposed pitched roof (roof coverings) to replace the existing flat roof elements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 28 Park Avenue Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6PE
Garage conversion with a new pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land At Riversfield Great North Road Little Paxton
Discharge of Clause 1.1 (affordable Housing Scheme) of S106 agreement for 22/01594/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 8 Booth Way Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6JR
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 40 Mill Lane Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6LS
T1 - Oak - Reduce by 4m. Large Branch has broken off the north side of the tree. South side needs reducing to balance tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Land At 11 And 13 Park Crescent Little Paxton
Erection of single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Riversdale Bydand Lane Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6ES
T1 - Box Elder - Prune clear of the building by 1.5m. Reason - to manage the tree within its environment.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details - - 1 Ramply Close Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6JW
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Little Paxton in Cambridgeshire
Little Paxton, located in Cambridgeshire, is a vibrant village and civil parish situated 5 miles south of Huntingdon and 1.7 miles north of St Neots. Historically a minor settlement, it experienced significant growth after the development of a housing estate and a junior school in the 1970s, which revitalised the community. The nearby Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, established around former gravel pits, further enhances the village’s appeal, making it a potential focal point for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,182 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Huntingdonshire district.
Property prices in Little Paxton show an average sale price of £421,245, 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 Little Paxton a particularly low-crime area.
Little Paxton has one conservation area within its boundaries: St Neots. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Paxton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Neot's Common SSSI, Little Paxton Pits 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 Paxton 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 Paxton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Little Paxton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Paxton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 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 Paxton were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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