Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire.
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Planning applications in Whittlesford are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whittlesford
Whittlesford is a charming village in Cambridgeshire, located seven miles south of Cambridge along the Granta branch of the River Cam. It is served by Whittlesford Parkway railway station, making it well-connected for commuting and local development opportunities. The village's historical significance as an old hundred adds to its character, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
Population: 1,880 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whittlesford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whittlesford.
- 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 Whittlesford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Whittlesford.
- 26/02542/PRIOR - Scutches Farm High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to 7 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3),
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/02542/PRIOR - Scutches Farm High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to 7 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3),
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 9 The Lawn Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NG
Single storey rear extension and roof extension with rear dormer. Replacement porch and solar panels to roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 4 Scotts Gardens Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NR
Single storey rear extension including conversion of existing garage and carport to habitable space. Timber cladding to external walls and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/01121/CONDA - 7 High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Submission of details required by condition 3 (sample of proposed brick) of Listed Building consent 26/01121/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 7 High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Submission of details required by condition 3 (sample of proposed brick) of Listed Building consent 26/01121/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/01121/CONDA - 7 High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Submission of details required by condition 3 (sample of proposed brick) of Listed Building consent 26/01121/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 9 Crowlands North Road Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ
Remove Robinia tree and replant
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 7 High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Remove all 3 trees to allow rebuilding of the wall, 1. Beech, trunk approx 30 cm diameter 2. Wild prunus, trunk diameter approx 8 cm 3. Holly, trunk diameter approx 10 cm Would not replant as the rema
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 1 North Road Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ
Removal of existing side extension and replacement with new conservatory. Installation of external fridge and freezer units with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 9 High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Swimming pool pump and ASHP) of planning permission 25/02087/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 1 North Road Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ
A group of lylandii and elder covered in climbers on the boundary - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 3 Church Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NX
Pseudoacacia Robina - Remove and replace with a more suitable, non-invasive, native tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 7 High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Replacement garden walls to front & side elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Hamilton Kerr Institute Mill Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NE
G1: 11x Plane Trees - Re-pollard to previous points removing 3 meters to maintain in their current location
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 11 Scotts Gardens Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NR
Single Storey Side and Rear Extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 34 Mill Lane Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NE
Single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 9 West End Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LX
Alterations to garage and link building with first floor side extension and single storey rear extensions, replacement of all existing windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 13 Church Close Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NY
x1 Beech tree in the rear garden (suffering severe dieback) - Fell to ground level
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 9 High Street Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4LT
Submission of details required by condition 3 (noise assessment) of planning permission 25/02087/HFUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Whittlesford in Cambridgeshire
Whittlesford is a charming village in Cambridgeshire, located seven miles south of Cambridge along the Granta branch of the River Cam. It is served by Whittlesford Parkway railway station, making it well-connected for commuting and local development opportunities. The village's historical significance as an old hundred adds to its character, making it an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,880 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whittlesford a particularly low-crime area.
Whittlesford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sawston, Whittlesford. 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 Whittlesford 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.
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Planning Activity in Whittlesford
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Whittlesford. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Whittlesford.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whittlesford were tree works (13), full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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