Search Whittlesford planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Whittlesford · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Land Adj 26 Granta Road Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HTAwaiting decisionNew detached bungalow with parking for a single vehicle and new footpath crossover.Received 3 Nov 202626/04050/FUL
- Warehouse Mill Lane Whittlesford CambridgeshireAwaiting decisionErection of 9 No. dwellings and associated works and infrastructure.Received 2 Nov 202626/04135/FUL
- 1 North Road Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by condition 3 (Noise) of planning permission 26/01493/FUL.Received 26 Oct 202626/01493/CONDA
- Land Adj 7 Swallow Croft Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NUAwaiting decisionErection of 1no detached dwelling and provision of 4no car parking spaces following the demolition of 3no garage buildings.Received 23 Oct 202626/04004/FUL
- 11 North Road Whittlesford Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZAwaiting decisionT1 - Silver Birch - Crown reduce the height by up to 1.5m and the lateral spread overhanging the swimming pool by up to 1.5m. Reduce the lateral spread over the grassed areas by up to 1m. Reason - Works are intended to increase light levels around the swimming pool and reduce leaf fall into the water, whilst maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape.Works to CA treesReceived 20 Oct 202626/1211/TTCA
Planning in Whittlesford
- Approved
- 84%
- 31 of 33 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whittlesford in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,880 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whittlesford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whittlesford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Whittlesford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whittlesford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.
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In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Whittlesford. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (20), tree works (17), discharge of conditions (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.