How long do planning decisions take near Toft?

The average planning decision time near Toft 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 Toft?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Toft?

The most common type of planning application near Toft is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Toft?

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Toft, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Toft, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Toft are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Toft

Toft is a quaint village in Cambridgeshire, located roughly six miles west of Cambridge and just four miles from the M11 motorway. Home to around 600 residents and 200 houses, it falls within the catchment area of Comberton Village College and Comberton Sixth Form. The village features two churches, St Andrew's Parish Church and Toft Methodist Church, and boasts proximity to the Cambridge Meridian Golf Club, which uniquely intersects the Prime Meridian. The name "Toft" originates from an old Viking term meaning "curtilage" or "homestead," reflecting its historical roots.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Toft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Toft.

- Land Rear Of 6 Hardwick Road Toft Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 2RQ
Submission of details required by condition 8 (verification report) of planning permission 21/01919/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-07
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- 6 Glebe Close Toft Cambridgeshire CB23 2RR
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce height and Sides by 2.5m T2 - Robinia - Reduce height and Sides by 1.5m T3 - Apple tree - Reduce height and Sides by .5-1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-28
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- 4 Farmers End Toft Cambridgeshire CB23 2SB
T1- Hawthorn- reduce in height by 2m, reduce crown over patio by 1.5m T2- Prunus- reduce in height by 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Field Rear Of 15 School Lane Toft Cambridgeshire CB23 2RE
Ash tree on the boundary of 15 School Lane and the field to the rear locally known as 'Home Meadow'. It is the only tree on the rear of 15 School Lane property boundary. Reduce overhanging branches by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-10-27
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- Street Record Canners Close Car Parking Area Toft Cambridgeshire
T1- Lime- reduce in height by 1.5 meters and shape by 2 meters to maintain in its current location. T2- Lime- reduce in height by 1.5 meters to maintain in its current location. T3- Laburnum- remove N
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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- Old Farm Business Centre Church Road Toft Cambridgeshire
Installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels to an existing business unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Toft in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Toft a particularly low-crime area.

Toft has one conservation area within its boundaries: Toft. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Toft includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hardwick Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Toft

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Toft. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Toft were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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