Sawston, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sawston, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sawston are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 7,271 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.sawston.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £496,489 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sawston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sawston.
- 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 Sawston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Sawston.
- 26/02305/HFUL - 46 Mill Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HZ
Two storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/02305/HFUL - 46 Mill Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HZ
Two storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 46 Mill Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HZ
Two storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 46 Hillside Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey element.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/02282/HFUL - 46 Hillside Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey element.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/02282/HFUL - 46 Hillside Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey element.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-17 - - Sawston Village College 12 New Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BP
Submission of details required by condition 4 (render/colour) of planning permission 24/04406/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 24/04406/CONDF - Sawston Village College 12 New Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BP
Submission of details required by condition 4 (render/colour) of planning permission 24/04406/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - 24/04406/CONDF - Sawston Village College 12 New Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BP
Submission of details required by condition 4 (render/colour) of planning permission 24/04406/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 54 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BG
Replacement of the sashes/casements of windows and rebuild of three dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/01941/LBC - 54 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BG
Replacement of the sashes/casements of windows and rebuild of three dormers
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/01941/LBC - 54 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BG
Replacement of the sashes/casements of windows and rebuild of three dormers
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 11 Camping Close Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HP
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for single storey rear extension and 2no. rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 24/04406/CONDE - Sawston Village College 12 New Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BP
Submission of details required by condition 8 (noise assessment - partial discharge) of planning permission 24/04406/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Sawston Village College 12 New Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BP
Submission of details required by condition 8 (noise assessment - partial discharge) of planning permission 24/04406/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 24/04406/CONDE - Sawston Village College 12 New Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BP
Submission of details required by condition 8 (noise assessment - partial discharge) of planning permission 24/04406/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 56 Mill Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HZ
Single storey side and front extension including conversion of garage to habitable space. Roof extension with rear dormer and 4no. rooflights to existing roof. Replacement of rear window with door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 37 - 39 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BG
Conversion of existing first floor space into two separate dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Factory, Unit 1 Common Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HW
Submission of detail required by condition 3 (Contamination), 4 (Remediation), 6 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Strategy), 7 (scheme of ecology enhancement), 8 (lighting design s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 94 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HJ
Change of use and conversion of existing hair salon to form residential unit (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Sawston in Cambridgeshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sawston a particularly low-crime area.
Sawston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sawston, Whittlesford, Pampisford. 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 Sawston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dernford Fen SSSI, Sawston Hall Meadows 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, Sawston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sawston.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 Sawston
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Sawston. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sawston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sawston were full planning applications (20), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 66 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.