Sawston, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sawston, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
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: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
33 planning applications found near Sawston.
- - 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
View full details - - Recreation Ground Mill Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
T1 Lime - Fell 5-Day notice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 5 Mill Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HY
Magnolia tree - request to remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 71 Evans Way Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BX
Proposed greenhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 9 Hammonds Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BH
Repair and conversion of dovecote to home office
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 9 Hammonds Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BH
Repair and conversion of dovecote to home office
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 12 The Baulks Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3NP
Single storey extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Unit A Rear Of 12 Common Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HW
Demolition of an Existing single storey brick built building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Unit A Rear Of 12 Common Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HW
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of S/0289/13/FL (Erection of industrial building (for processing of skins and hides and own vehicle servicing) following demolition of existing) to regularise
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 42 Churchfield Avenue Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3LA
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a conservatory to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Opp 29 Churchfield Avenue Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3LA
Installation of 1 No. 10M light Wooden Pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 16 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BG
Change of use of ground floor to Nail Salon and Single storey Rear Extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Land At 10 Holme Way Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3LD
Installation of 1 No. 11m medium wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 81 Evans Way Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BX
Installation of 1no 9m medium wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Spring House Church Lane Sawston Cambridgeshire
Erection of a single self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure and works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 61 Chapelfield Way Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3SY
Single storey front extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 37-39 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3BG
Change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to 2no 2bed flats on the first floor.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-28
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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 £510,370, 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, 61 planning applications were submitted near Sawston. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Sawston.
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 (16), tree works (11), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 60 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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