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Planning in Oakington

Approved
100%
17 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Oakington

Oakington is a quaint rural village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately seven miles northwest of Cambridge. Once a civil parish, it now forms part of the parish of Oakington and Westwick. With a rich history dating back to Roman times, Oakington had a population of 698 in 1961, making it a small yet significant community for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,162 (1981 estimate). It sits within the Oakington and Westwick district.

Property prices in Oakington show an average sale price of £496,489, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Oakington area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Oakington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oakington 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Oakington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Oakington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), tree works (8), full planning applications (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oakington?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Oakington. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oakington?
The average planning decision time near Oakington is 43 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 Oakington?
The planning approval rate near Oakington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oakington?
The most common type of planning application near Oakington is discharge of conditions, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oakington?
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