Longstanton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longstanton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longstanton are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longstanton
Longstanton is a village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles northwest of Cambridge city centre. Spanning 2,775 acres, it was formed in 1953 from the amalgamation of the parishes of Long Stanton All Saints and Long Stanton St Michael. The village retains the alternative name Long Stanton, particularly in ecclesiastical contexts and when referencing its historical parishes, making it a unique area for planning considerations.
Population: 3,286 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longstanton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longstanton.
- 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 Longstanton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Longstanton.
- 26/01838/TELNOT - Pole Barn Farm Woodside Longstanton Cambridgeshire
Installation of 1no 9m light wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-14 - - OPP 64 High Street Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3BS
Installation of 1 No. 11M medium wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/01737/TELNOT - OPP 64 High Street Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3BS
Installation of 1 No. 11M medium wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 57 Thornhill Place Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3EF
Installation of 1no. 9m light wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 74 Thornhill Place Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3EF
Installation of 1no. 9m light wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 27 Prentice Close Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3DY
Installation of 1no 8m light wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 6 Collingwood Drive Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3GW
Change of use of lane to garden land and the relocating of the existing fence to the East of its current location.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 51 Thornhill Place Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3EE
Two storey side extension with new entrance doors to front and rear. 4No of rooflights to front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 50 Thornhill Place Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3EE
Enclosed front porch, following demolition of canopy porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - The Manor Woodside Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3BU
T1 CEDAR X 21ms in height - Reduce all long over extended laterals by up to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 Prentice Close Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3DY
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (surface and foul water drainage), 5 (ecology enhancement), 6 (biodiversity net gain plan), 7 (arboricultural method statement), 11 (hard and soft landsc
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 101 Thornhill Place Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3EF
Part two storey, part single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - The Manor Woodside Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3BU
G1 - 6 x Sycamore and 1 x Acacia - Prune the tips of the lateral branches to clear the power lines by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Elm Cottage Over Road Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3DW
Create first floor to existing bungalow, single storey front porch, single storey side/rear extension and part conversion of existing garage to create annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Longstanton in Cambridgeshire
Longstanton is a village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles northwest of Cambridge city centre. Spanning 2,775 acres, it was formed in 1953 from the amalgamation of the parishes of Long Stanton All Saints and Long Stanton St Michael. The village retains the alternative name Long Stanton, particularly in ecclesiastical contexts and when referencing its historical parishes, making it a unique area for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,286 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Longstanton show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 Longstanton a particularly low-crime area.
Longstanton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longstanton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longstanton 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 Longstanton
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Longstanton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Longstanton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longstanton were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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