Milton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milton, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Milton are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Milton
Milton, located just north of Cambridge, England, is a village with a population of approximately 4,400 as of the 2021 census, reflecting a decline from 4,679 in 2011. The village's proximity to Cambridge makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly as the region continues to evolve and develop.
Population: 4,403 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.miltonvillage.org.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milton.
- 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 Milton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Milton.
- - 1 The Sycamores Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6XJ
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 69 Cambridge Road Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6AW
Submission of details required by condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission 24/03781/S73
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 6 The Elms Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6ZQ
New front porch extension with WC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Milton Hall Ely Road Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6WZ
T1 - Field Maple tree has severe basal decay and supports a crown of 4 to 5ms. Fell and remove main root bole and replace tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Sycamores Recreation Ground The Sycamores Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6XJ
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the installation of a Storage Container for the sole use of storage of Football and Sports Equipment for Milton Colts Football Club & Milton FC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 43 Willow Crescent Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6BY
Single storey front and side extension including sedum roof and conversion of existing garage to habitable space, following demolition of existing conservatory. Two storey rear extension. Erection of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 1 Fen Road Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6AD
Roof extension with raising the ridge height to create a first floor and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 17 High Street Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6DF
T1 - Oak - Raise crown to 4.5ms all round and prune to clear neighbouring building by 1.5ms. Reason - The reason for the work is to provide building clearance and vehicular clearance along the drive.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 70 Coles Road Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6BW
Conversion of Garage into an annexe. (Ancillary use to dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 2 Kens Way Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6DJ
T1 Horse Chestnut - reduce crown by approx. 2m. Reason: the tree has been poorly reduced in the past and has poor form. It dominates the garden and blocks light throughout the day. Proposed work is in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Willow Lodge 37 High Street Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6DF
Change of use from garage into ancillary meeting rooms for the sole use of Red Balloon.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 24A Coles Road Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6BW
Single storey rear extension together with internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 78 Coles Road Milton Cambridgeshire CB24 6BW
Single storey front kitchen and porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Milton in Cambridgeshire
Milton, located just north of Cambridge, England, is a village with a population of approximately 4,400 as of the 2021 census, reflecting a decline from 4,679 in 2011. The village's proximity to Cambridge makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly as the region continues to evolve and develop. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,403 (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 Milton a particularly low-crime area.
Milton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milton, Baits Bite Lock, Fen Ditton. 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, Milton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.miltonvillage.org.uk. 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 Milton
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Milton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Milton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Milton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Milton were discharge of conditions (48), amendments (9), full planning applications (8).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 72 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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