Shepreth, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shepreth, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shepreth are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shepreth
Shepreth is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, situated midway between the vibrant cities of Cambridge and Royston. Its strategic location makes it an appealing area for planning applications, as it balances rural charm with accessibility to urban amenities.
Population: 789 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £425,178 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shepreth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepreth.
- 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 Shepreth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Shepreth.
- - 5 Meldreth Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6PS
T1 Greengage - Reduce the crown by 1 metre to previous pruning points. T2 and T3 Apple - Reduce the crown by 1 metre to previous pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 24/01213/CONDF - 6 Angle Lane Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QH
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (arboricultural method statement) and 37 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning permission 24/01213/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-09 - 24/01213/CONDF - 6 Angle Lane Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QH
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (arboricultural method statement) and 37 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning permission 24/01213/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 6 Angle Lane Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QH
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (arboricultural method statement) and 37 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning permission 24/01213/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/0481/TTPO - 17 High Street Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6PP
T1 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level Reason - complete dieback associated with Sooty Bark Disease. Located in close proximity to play area, presenting elevated risk to site users.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Shepreth Mill Dunsbridge Turnpike Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6RA
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (hard and soft landscape works) and 5 (cycle parking) of planning permission 25/04063/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 6 Angle Lane Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QH
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (a) (statement of significance and research objectives), (b) (programme and methodology of site investigation and recording), (c) (timetable for field in
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 6 Angle Lane Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QH
Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 6 (Contamination) of planning permission 24/01213/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 8 Fowlmere Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QG
G1: Hazel - Crown reduction of 2.5 meters to a finished height of 4 meters and take back to boundary from No. 10 T1: Box - Crown reduction of 2 meters to a finished height of 4 meters G2: Yew Hedge -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 28 High Street Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6PP
T1 Field Maple - Make safe dangerous tree by reducing it to a height of 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Manor Farm Frog End Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6RE
Erection of an Agricultural grain store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 6 Angle Lane Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QH
Submission of details required by conditions 7 (surface water drainage), 8 (foul water drainage) and 37 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning permission 24/01213/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 8 Fowlmere Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QG
FIVE DAY NOTICE: Removal of four dead tress situated in a TPO woodland. One unidentifiable tree (ivy covered) root plate lifted. Risk: falling dead wood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 8 Fowlmere Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QG
5 Day Notice to remove 4 dead trees T1 unknown, T2 Alder, T3 Beech and T4 Alder.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 8-10 Meldreth Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6PS
Change of use of No. 8 from a tea room to residential (Class C3) and alterations and conversion of No. 8 and 10 into one residential dwelling. Thermal upgrade of the historic fabric to enable the use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Shepreth in Cambridgeshire
Shepreth is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, situated midway between the vibrant cities of Cambridge and Royston. Its strategic location makes it an appealing area for planning applications, as it balances rural charm with accessibility to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 789 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Shepreth show an average sale price of £425,178, 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 Shepreth a particularly low-crime area.
Shepreth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shepreth, Foxton. 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 Shepreth includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fowlmere Watercress Beds SSSI, Barrington Pit SSSI, L-Moor, Shepreth 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, Shepreth 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.
Planning Activity in Shepreth
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Shepreth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shepreth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shepreth were discharge of conditions (11), tree works (9), outline applications (4).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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