How long do planning decisions take near Staughton Highway?

The average planning decision time near Staughton Highway is 57 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 Staughton Highway?

The planning approval rate near Staughton Highway is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Staughton Highway?

The most common type of planning application near Staughton Highway is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Staughton Highway?

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Staughton Highway, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Staughton Highway, Cambridgeshire.

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About Staughton Highway

Great Staughton is a village and civil parish located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, about 8 miles southwest of Huntingdon. As a historic county, Great Staughton offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its rural landscape and community-focused environment.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £421,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Huntingdonshire
Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Huntingdonshire 018D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Staughton Highway.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staughton Highway.

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 Staughton Highway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Staughton Highway.

- 74 The Highway Great Staughton St Neots PE19 5DA
Discharge of condition 3 (brick sample panel) of 25/00579/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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- 16 The Highway Great Staughton St Neots PE19 5DA
Changes to external elevation of extension including swapping of location of window and door, proposed new patio door to rear elevation of main dwelling and replacement of patio slabs to rear on a lik
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 2 Smiths Yard Great Staughton St Neots PE19 5BX
Non-material amendment of 20/01365/HHFUL - Lean to roof to rear extension changed to flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-07-18
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- 43 The Highway Great Staughton St Neots PE19 5DA
T1- Robinia - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Staughton Highway in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Staughton Highway show an average sale price of £421,245, 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 Staughton Highway a particularly low-crime area.

Staughton Highway has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staughton Highway, Great Staughton. 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 Staughton Highway includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Perry Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Staughton Highway

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Staughton Highway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Staughton Highway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Staughton Highway slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Staughton Highway were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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