Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Steeple Morden are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Steeple Morden
Steeple Morden is a civil parish and village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 15 miles southwest of Cambridge and 5 miles west of Royston. This picturesque village may offer various planning opportunities and developments within its local government framework.
Population: 1,188 (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: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Steeple Morden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Steeple Morden.
- 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 Steeple Morden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
313 planning applications found near Steeple Morden.
- 26/00604/CONDA - 21 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Submission of details required by condition 4 (window details) of planning permission 26/00604/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 21 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Submission of details required by condition 4 (window details) of planning permission 26/00604/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/00604/CONDA - 21 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Submission of details required by condition 4 (window details) of planning permission 26/00604/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/0559/TTCA - 1 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
A - Robinia Pseudoacacia - Fell Reason - The tree is extremely close to my house and is very large. It is located approximately two metres from the patio railings and approximately four meters from th
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 1 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
A - Robinia Pseudoacacia - Fell Reason - The tree is extremely close to my house and is very large. It is located approximately two metres from the patio railings and approximately four meters from th
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/0559/TTCA - 1 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
A - Robinia Pseudoacacia - Fell Reason - The tree is extremely close to my house and is very large. It is located approximately two metres from the patio railings and approximately four meters from th
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/00554/CONDA - 11 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Submission of details required by condition 3 (render and joinery - partial discharge) of planning permission 26/00554/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 11 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Submission of details required by condition 3 (render and joinery finish and paint colour) of Listed Building consent 26/00555/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 11 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Submission of details required by condition 3 (render and joinery finish and paint colour - partial discharge) of planning permission 26/00554/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/00554/CONDA - 11 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Submission of details required by condition 3 (render and joinery - partial discharge) of planning permission 26/00554/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/0495/TTCA - 38 Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE
T1 - Dead Holly (Adjacent to the conservatory on the right side of the house) - Remove all branches on the front and waiter side over the conservatory and garden path. Leave the branches at the back f
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/0495/TTCA - 38 Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE
T1 - Dead Holly (Adjacent to the conservatory on the right side of the house) - Remove all branches on the front and waiter side over the conservatory and garden path. Leave the branches at the back f
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 38 Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE
T1 - Dead Holly (Adjacent to the conservatory on the right side of the house) - Remove all branches on the front and waiter side over the conservatory and garden path. Leave the branches at the back f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Orchard Barn 58A Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE
Single storey side and part rear extension, insertion of roof lights, replace existing gates to electric gates, including removal of tree, existing shed and installation of heat pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 9A Church Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0NJ
Single-storey garden annexe ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 60 Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE
Construction of an 8 metre deep rear extensions, side extensions with 8 metre rearward projections.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 9A Church Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0NJ
TG1: X4 Field Maples (back right of the rear garden) - Crown reduce by 1 to 3 metres all around to relieve weight on the branches and bring the trees into shape, balancing the crowns. T1: Yew (in fron
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 30 Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE
T1 Ash - Crown Reduce by 2 metres to reduce debris over driveway and allow more light into property. Prune to clear over head internet cable by 1 metre
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 40 Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE
Ash - Fell (Removal of large ash tree which is rotting at th base and indanager of being blown over) Field Maple - Fell (Removal of a field maple that was originally intended for hedging but has been
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 21 Cheyney Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0LP
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Replacement front porch and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-17
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A brief summary of Steeple Morden in Cambridgeshire
Steeple Morden is a civil parish and village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 15 miles southwest of Cambridge and 5 miles west of Royston. This picturesque village may offer various planning opportunities and developments within its local government framework. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,188 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Steeple Morden 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 Steeple Morden a particularly low-crime area.
Steeple Morden has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Steeple Morden Morden Green, Steeple Morden St Peter and St Paul's, Guiden Morden. 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.
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Planning Activity in Steeple Morden
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Steeple Morden. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Steeple Morden.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Steeple Morden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Steeple Morden were tree works (33), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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