Search Sawston planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sawston · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council
- 63 Babraham Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3DQAwaiting decisionT3 - BEECH x 14ms tall and 10ms crown spread - Remove lower limb over neighbouring property and reduce remaining limbs above by 1.5 to 2ms to lessen overhang to neighbours, prune back upper laterals to clear water tower by 2ms and raise lower crown to 4ms over drive to ensure treatment delivery vehicle clearance. Reason - TO LESSEN CANOPY OVERHANG TO 63 BABRAHAM ROAD AND ENSURE VEHICULAR CLEARANCE ALONG BABRAHAM ROAD AND ACCESS DRIVE TO IX PLANT WHERE WATER TREATMENT IS STORED. Note - T1 - PURPLE LEAF PLUM - Permission not needed as tree is not protected by TPO or Conservation Area T2 - MOUNTAIN ASH - Permission not needed as tree is not protected by TPO or Conservation Area T4 and T5 - SILVER MAPLE - Permission not needed as tree is not protected by TPO or Conservation AreaReceived 30 Oct 202626/1281/TTPO
- Guildens Catleys Walk Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HRAwaiting decisionErection of a single self-build dwellinghouse and garage with studio/annex and independent vehicle access (resubmission of applications 23/03186/FUL and 25/02609/S73)Full ApplicationReceived 14 Oct 202626/03879/FUL
- Building 12 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HNAwaiting decisionChange of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 7 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)Prior ApprovalReceived 16 Sep 202626/03525/PRIOR
- Building 4 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HNAwaiting decisionChange of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 9 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)Prior ApprovalReceived 16 Sep 202626/03522/PRIOR
- Building 10 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HNAwaiting decisionChange of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 7 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)Received 16 Sep 202626/03523/PRIOR
Planning in Sawston
- Approved
- 87%
- 117 of 128 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sawston in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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About Sawston
Sawston is a large village located in Cambridgeshire, England, approximately seven miles south of Cambridge, with a population of 7,271. Nestled along the River Cam, this vibrant community is an important area for planning applications, offering a mix of residential and commercial development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,271 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Sawston 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 Sawston 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 Sawston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sawston has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sawston 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sawston.org.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sawston, 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, 169 planning applications were submitted near Sawston. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (61), discharge of conditions (32), outline applications (20). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).