Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Shelford 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 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.
Population: 774 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £496,489 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Shelford.
- 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 Shelford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Little Shelford.
- 26/0667/TTCA - 30 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
T1: Cherry - Reduce height by 4-5m and shorten lateral branches by 2-3m to maintain size of tree. Reduction last carried out 2021.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 30 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
T1: Cherry - Reduce height by 4-5m and shorten lateral branches by 2-3m to maintain size of tree. Reduction last carried out 2021.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/0667/TTCA - 30 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
T1: Cherry - Reduce height by 4-5m and shorten lateral branches by 2-3m to maintain size of tree. Reduction last carried out 2021.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/0603/TTPO - 10 Courtyards Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ER
Four dead trees fell, the trees are believed to be sycamores and have planted multiple replacements.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 10 Courtyards Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ER
Four dead trees fell, the trees are believed to be sycamores and have planted multiple replacements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/0603/TTPO - 10 Courtyards Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ER
Four dead trees fell, the trees are believed to be sycamores and have planted multiple replacements.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-15 - - The Kings Orchard Kings Mill Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EN
Submission of details required by condition 4 (External Materials) of planning permission 24/03722/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 24/03722/CONDB - The Kings Orchard Kings Mill Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EN
Submission of details required by condition 4 (External Materials) of planning permission 24/03722/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-20 - 24/03722/CONDB - The Kings Orchard Kings Mill Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EN
Submission of details required by condition 4 (External Materials) of planning permission 24/03722/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/0489/TTCA - 16A Whittlesford Road Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EW
T2 - Mature Beech - - Sympathetic crown reduction approx 1.5m, pruning to suitable growth points (BS3998 Compiant) - Crown lift to approx 5m above ground level to improve clearance. - Remove Deadwood
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/0489/TTCA - 16A Whittlesford Road Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EW
T2 - Mature Beech - - Sympathetic crown reduction approx 1.5m, pruning to suitable growth points (BS3998 Compiant) - Crown lift to approx 5m above ground level to improve clearance. - Remove Deadwood
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 5 Hauxton Road Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5HJ
Single storey side extension with sedum roof. Timber cladding to first floor external walls.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Squirrels Leap Kings Mill Lane Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EN
A1 - Silver Birch - fell A2 - Silver Birch - fell A3 - Yew tree - Crown thin by 10%. Reduce lateral branches over lawn by 0.5m A4 - Snake Bark Maple tree - Crown thin by 15%. Reduce lateral branches o
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 13 The Grange, West Grange Church Street Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EL
Internal alterations to room on sub-landing and room to first floor of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 40 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
T1- Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown by up to 2 metres , to give clearance from the house and allow light into the garden. T2- Beech - Reduce crown by up to 2 metres to give clearance from the house and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - All Saints Church Church Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5HG
T12: Field Maple - Supply and fit Cobra bracing to worst union visible from the front. Remove major deadwood and crown thin by 20% limb to rear of tree with wound. T16: Sycamore - Remove major dead wo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 18 Church Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5HG
Tree of Heaven - Fell and remove the roots Reason - It is damaging the boundary wall and the roots are encroaching on our neighbours property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - New Barn High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
Non-material amendment on application 25/04017/HFUL to amend the high-level kitchen window to form two separate windows with a central brick pier. Previously, the householder planning approval showed
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 11 Church Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5HG
Single storey rear extension and alterations. Replacement garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 4 High Street Little Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5ES
1) Birch (in front garden and over hanging road) - Reduce crown by up to 3m all round where suitable side branches allow. Prune to clear phone wires by about 1m. Remove 3 lowest secondary branches tow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Little Shelford in Cambridgeshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Shelford a particularly low-crime area.
Little Shelford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Shelford, Little Shelford. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Little Shelford
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Little Shelford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Little Shelford.
The average decision time of 49 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 Shelford were tree works (41), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 64 applications
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