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Planning in St Neots

Approved
92%
35 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Neots in the last 24 months, from Huntingdonshire District Council's planning register.

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About St Neots

St Neots is a vibrant town and civil parish located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, approximately 18 miles west of Cambridge. The town encompasses several areas, including Eynesbury, Eaton Ford, Eaton Socon, Love's Farm, and Wintringham, making it an important hub for local planning applications and developments.

Property prices in St Neots show an average sale price of £296,506, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Neots 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 St Neots a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Neots has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Neots 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 St Neots, 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, 113 planning applications were submitted near St Neots. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were tree works (40), discharge of conditions (25), full planning applications (22). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Neots?
In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near St Neots. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Neots?
The average planning decision time near St Neots is 49 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 St Neots?
The planning approval rate near St Neots is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Neots?
The most common type of planning application near St Neots is tree works applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Neots?
You can search and track planning applications near St Neots on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.