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31 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Shepreth · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 31 · received or decided in the last 12 months

11 Fowlmere Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QLAwaiting decisionT.1 Lawson Cypress - Fell to ground level as tree is situated in close proximity to the dwelling and has grown to a size where it significantly restricts natural light entering the house and garden, resulting in excessive shading.Received 22 Oct 202626/1226/TTPO
2 Church Lane Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6RGAwaiting decisionT1. Ash reduce side over hanging the drive way by upto 2 m at the bottom and 1.5 nearer the top. Reducing back into shape. T2. Dead cypress fell to ground level. H1. Yew reduces the high to 3.5 m from ground level and hedge trim remaining starting to form it into a hedge. T3. Purple leaf plum right-hand side of drive way reduce tree back a meter growing towards house using pruning poles. S1. Cherry Laurel left hand side of front driveway. Reduce high back down to previous points around 2 m. Shaping the remaining bush to give a nice over all shape. H2. Beech, Trim the top and both side back to previous points. S2. Portuguese Laurel reduce both side by 1.5 -2m bring the height down by 1.5m. Try to cut it back so the shrub will grow back into a ball shape. S3. Dead shrub under beech tree right hand side of rear garden fell to ground level. T4. Cypress in middle of rear garden remove the large bottom limb growing toward the house back to source. T5 and T6. Hornbeam reduce high by 2m and reduce the remaining canopy by 2-2.5 m over left hand side of garden and 1-1.5 over the right side. shaping them both into their own tree shapes. T7. Hazel left hand side of rear garden. coppice 1 m from ground level S4. Viburnum left hand side of rear garden reduce 2 limbs growing over the garden back to the uprights. S5. Viburnum left hand side on extra garden reduce the over hanging branches over the garden by around 2m giving it a good overall shape.Received 7 Oct 202626/1148/TTCA
29 Station Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6PZAwaiting decisionChange of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to eight residential flats (Use Class C3).Received 2 Oct 202626/03737/PRIOR
Rushmoor Cottage Dunsbridge Turnpike Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6RBAwaiting decisionNew Replacement OutbuildingHouseholder Works/ExtensionReceived 15 Sep 202626/03502/HFUL
2 Barrington Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6QBAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing buildings and erection of new mid-tech commercial floorspace falling within Use Classes E(g)(ii) Research and Development, E(g)(iii) Industrial processes, B2 Industrial and B8 Warehouse and Distribution, along with access, landscaping and associated infrastructure worksFull ApplicationReceived 19 Aug 202626/03157/FUL

Planning in Shepreth

Approved: 94%; 15 of 16 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

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

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SG8 601 applications in the last 12 months

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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Shepreth 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 Shepreth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shepreth has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shepreth, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Shepreth. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), tree works (8), full planning applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shepreth?

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Shepreth. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Shepreth?

The average planning decision time near Shepreth is 41 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 Shepreth?

The planning approval rate near Shepreth is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shepreth?

The most common type of planning application near Shepreth is discharge of conditions, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shepreth?

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