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34 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Little Shelford · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 34 · received or decided in the last 90 days

82 High Street Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EHAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by condition 3 (Mechanical ventilation to bathroom) and 4 (Roof tiles) of listed building consent 26/02439/LBCReceived 5 Nov 202626/02439/CONDA
18 Woodlands Road Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5LWAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by condition 9 (Ecological enhancement), 12 (Surface water drainage) and 13 (Foul water drainage) of planning permission 26/02387/S73Received 5 Nov 202626/02387/CONDA
Austins House Kings Mill Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ENAwaiting decisionT1 - Mature Yew Shrub, reduce in height by approx. 1.5m. Hard trim sides to control size and re-establish natural shape whilst retaining decent green cover. Reduce dominance and improve light. T2 - Mature Thuya, reduce in height by approx. 2.5m, improve light, and increase space for more desirable tree (Beech trees) to grow T3 - X2 Mature Leylandii, crown lift to approx. 4m. Improve vista of Liquid Ambers at bottom of garden and light to garden. T4 - Mature Beech, reduce in length by approx. 6/8m branch/bow x1 only, encroaching on garden space towards Leylandii. Potential failure in the limb in high winds.Received 4 Nov 202626/1301/TTCA
Hall Farm 50 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ESAwaiting decisionMaple tree - Fell, tree is dead.Received 4 Nov 202626/1302/TTCA
Land Adjacent To 26 Church Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5HGAwaiting decisionErection of 1 No. single storey dwelling.Received 26 Oct 202626/04009/FUL

Planning in Little Shelford

Approved: 86%; 125 of 134 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Shelford in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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CB22 474 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council

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About Little Shelford

Little Shelford is a charming village situated south of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, bordered by the River Granta and adjacent to Great Shelford. Accessible via Shelford railway station, which connects to the West Anglia Main Line, the village features a local pub, the Side Quest, and offers a selection of dining options, including a fish and chips shop and a Chinese takeaway. This combination of transport links and amenities makes Little Shelford an attractive location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 774 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.

Property prices in Little Shelford show an average sale price of £496,489, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Shelford 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.

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In the last 24 months, 193 planning applications were submitted near Little Shelford. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (81), full planning applications (38), discharge of conditions (23).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Shelford?

In the last 24 months, 193 planning applications were submitted near Little Shelford. The approval rate is 86%.

How long do planning decisions take near Little Shelford?

The average planning decision time near Little Shelford is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Little Shelford?

The planning approval rate near Little Shelford is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Shelford?

The most common type of planning application near Little Shelford is tree works applications, with 81 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Shelford?

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