Meldreth, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meldreth, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Meldreth are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Meldreth
Meldreth is a picturesque village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately 10 miles southwest of Cambridge. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 1,783 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,027 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meldreth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meldreth.
- 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 Meldreth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
316 planning applications found near Meldreth.
- 26/02013/HFUL - 3 Gables Close Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LQ
Single storey front extension and porch canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 3 Gables Close Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LQ
Single storey front extension and porch canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/02013/HFUL - 3 Gables Close Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LQ
Single storey front extension and porch canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 16 North End Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6NR
Robinia x 1 (Works to tree adjacent to driveway at side of house) Crown reduce height by up to 3 meters and lateral growth by up to 2.5 meters to balance crown and reduce debris over parking area of d
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 122 High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
T1: Prunus (dying) - Fell T2: Mauve Prunus - Reduce crown by 1.5-2m to maintain size of tree T3: Cherry - Reduce height by 2.5-3m to maintain size of tree T4: Cherry - Reduce height by 3-4m to maintai
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 120 High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
T1 Elm Tree Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 22 North End Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6NR
Trees 1 & 2 - Norway Spruce - Fell - Reason - Trees are not aesthetically suitable, nor indigenous to local area Tree 3 - Pear Tree - Fell - Reason - Tree is not aesthetically suitable, and old/missha
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 6A Fenny Lane Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6NN
T1 Beech - Prune to clear BT line by 1m by reducing minor branches only to prevent damage to wire.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 6 Fenny Lane Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6NN
T1 Beech - Fell to ground level tree has partially uprooted and is leaning heavily over highway and footpath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 114 High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
Removal of existing carport and roof to existing garage, extension of garage and addition of new pitched roof, new carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land To West Of 7 Brewery Lane Meldreth Cambridgeshire
Outline application for one self-build dwelling with all matters reserved apart from access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 80A High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LA
Submission of details required by condition 5 (traffic management plan) of planning permission 25/03377/HFUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Old Congregational Chapel High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
Installation of external access lift shaft and replace obscured glass panels in the ground floor windows with clear glass.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 26 North End Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6NR
Sycamore - Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Street Record High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire
T1 Sycamore - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood > 25mm in diameter ) T2 Sycamore - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood > 25mm in diameter ) T3 Sycamor
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 112 High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
Erection of 1no self-build dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 110 High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
Silver Birch - Failed tree removed under a 5 day notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 94 High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
T1: Sycamore - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 110 High Street Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6LB
T1: Fagus Sylvatica (Beech) - Prune back all branches by 1800mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 24 Fenny Lane Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6NN
T1: Beech - Reduce by up to 30% (No more than 3 meters of the height and bring the sides in to match) to an aesthetically pleasing shape. T2: Beech - Reduce by up to 30% (No more than 2.5 meters of th
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-06
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A brief summary of Meldreth in Cambridgeshire
Meldreth is a picturesque village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, situated approximately 10 miles southwest of Cambridge. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 1,783 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,027 (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 Meldreth a particularly low-crime area.
Meldreth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Meldreth, Melbourn. 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 Meldreth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): L-Moor, Shepreth 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, Meldreth 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 Meldreth
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Meldreth. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Meldreth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Meldreth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Meldreth were tree works (27), full planning applications (21), outline applications (8). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 71 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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