Stapleford, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stapleford, Cambridgeshire.
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Planning applications in Stapleford are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stapleford
Stapleford, a picturesque village in Cambridgeshire, is situated about 4 miles south of Cambridge along the River Granta. With historical roots dating back to 956, the village retains its original name, reflecting its long-standing heritage. Notably, Stapleford is home to Wandlebury Ring, an Iron Age hill fort that dates back to the 3rd century BC. Recently, the village gained attention as the ancestral home of Thomas Blossom, an ancestor of Barack Obama, adding a unique dimension to its local history.
Population: 2,001 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
Website: http://staplefordcambs.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 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stapleford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stapleford.
- 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 Stapleford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Stapleford.
- - 5 Sternes Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DA
5-Day Notice Application: T1: Large dead Chestnut tree - Remove all of the crown structure (approximately 10m branch/limb length), leaving the main truck standing (approx 5 to 6m high). Reason: the tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 46 Haverhill Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX
Demolition of existing garden rooms and erection of rear outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/0535/TTCA - 25 Church Street Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DS
Large smoke bush against side of house in back garden - Reduce the taller branches by approximately 2.5 metres to alleviate encroachment upon the property - The upper crown is displaying signs of redu
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/0535/TTCA - 25 Church Street Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DS
Large smoke bush against side of house in back garden - Reduce the taller branches by approximately 2.5 metres to alleviate encroachment upon the property - The upper crown is displaying signs of redu
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Stapleford Grange Sawston Bypass Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 5ED
Part single storey and part two storey rear extension, single storey side extension to replace conservatory. Frist floor side extensions with roof extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 33A Bar Lane Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BJ
Non material amendment on application S/4426/17/FL to change in position of garage door and access doors, inclusion of new ground floor windows, removal of ground floor door. All changes are on the gr
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 40 Church Street Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DS
Submission of details required by condition 9 (Part G compliance) and 13 (noise assessment and any noise insulation/mitigation) of planning permission 25/00916/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 6 Sternes Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DA
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) and Tree Protection Plan (TPP)) of planning permission 26/00064/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 54 Haverhill Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX
Part single, part two storey front and side extension. Render to existing external walls, alterations to fenestration and SVP to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Dingle Dell Cambridge Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DY
First floor front extension including raising of ridge and juliette balcony to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 88 Annexe At London Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DR
S73 to remove condition 3 (Occupancy) of planning permission S/1141/13/FL (Change of use from mixed A1 & C3 use to C3 use (vacant shop to ancillary residential annexe)) which restricts occupation of t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 66 Haverhill Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX
S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) and condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 25/00577/HFUL (Single storey front/side extension. Single storey rear extension following demolition of e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Tennis Courts Recreation Ground Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire
T1 Beech - Crown raise to achieve a clearance of 5.5 m over the highway and 2.4 m over the remaining canopy area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 11 Vine Close Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BZ
Non material amendment on application 25/02936/HFUL for revised wall position in front of property and change the sliding door to corner window in home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 2 Priams Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DT
Replace portion of hipped roof with gable end (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 68 Haverhill Road Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BX
Erection of two-storey side and rear extension, single-storey rear extension, single-storey side and rear extension, and front porch. Application of external render and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 6 Sternes Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DA
Part single storey, part two storey rear/side extension, alteration to front porch canopy, alterations to doors and fenestration, addition of new window to side, 2no rooflights to rear and external cl
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 2 Church Street Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 2 Church Street Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 40 Church Street Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DS
Submission of details required by condition 4 (external materials) of planning permission 25/00916/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Stapleford in Cambridgeshire
Stapleford, a picturesque village in Cambridgeshire, is situated about 4 miles south of Cambridge along the River Granta. With historical roots dating back to 956, the village retains its original name, reflecting its long-standing heritage. Notably, Stapleford is home to Wandlebury Ring, an Iron Age hill fort that dates back to the 3rd century BC. Recently, the village gained attention as the ancestral home of Thomas Blossom, an ancestor of Barack Obama, adding a unique dimension to its local history. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,001 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Stapleford 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 Stapleford a particularly low-crime area.
Stapleford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stapleford, Great Shelford. 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 Stapleford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dernford Fen 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, Stapleford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://staplefordcambs.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 Stapleford
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Stapleford. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Stapleford.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stapleford were full planning applications (21), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 34% 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, 53 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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