The free appeal record
Planning appeals in South Cambridgeshire, 2026
46 appeals decided in 2026, 23% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed23 October 2026· major6005101Land North of Pampisford Road, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AH
Residential development of up to 40 dwellings and associated infrastructure with all matters reserved except for access
- Dismissed19 October 2026· minor6010417Land to Rear of No.9 Brewery Lane, Meldreth, Royston, SG8 6NS
outline application for one self-build dwelling with all matters reserved apart from access
- Dismissed19 October 2026· minor600863119 Church Street, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NJ
a hybrid application seeking full planning permission for access road and new pub car park and outline planning permission for erection of 3 self-build dwellings with all matters reserved except access
- Dismissed16 October 2026· minor6011793Land to the Rear of Queen Adelaide PH, High Street, Croydon, SG8 0DT
outline planning permission (all matters reserved) for up to 3 No. dwellings with associated garden/amenity areas and parking
- Allowed16 October 20266010543Bridgefoot Farm, Barley Road, Flint Cross, Great and Little Chishill, SG8 7PU
the change of use of the application site (part of the former poultry farm) from agriculture to the keeping and training of a small number of dogs for security purposes (retrospective)
- Dismissed2 October 2026· minor6011365Land Adjacent to North Grove, Long Lane, Fowlmere, SG8 7TG
up to seven self/custom-build dwellings
- Allowed30 September 20266007424CPC4 Car Park, Capital Park, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, CB21 5XE
the installation of a 20 m telecommunications pole supporting 6 no. antennas and 1 no. 0.3 m dish together with the installation of 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. meter cabinet and associated ancillary development
- Dismissed25 September 2026· householder6011115Rose Villa, Little Heath, Sandy, SG19 3LL
a change of boundary treatment from post and rail fence on west and south side to 1.8m close board fence to match that of the existing fence on the north and east. Entrance gate changed from post and rail to 1.8m to match fence
- Dismissed15 September 2026· minor6011872Land Adjacent to 16 Mill Road,, Fen Drayton, CB24 4ST
Erection of 1 No. single self-build dwelling
- Dismissed10 September 2026· minor6009303Land Adj 50 Middleton Way, Fen Drayton, CB24 4SU
Erection of two self-build dwellings
- Quashed On Legal Grounds30 July 2026· enforcement3378207Southgate Farm, Fen Road, Milton, Cambridge, CB4 1GJ
Use of land as 24 No. Mobile Home Pitches and 2 No. Chalets for Gypsies without complying with conditions 2, 3, 4 and 7 of planning permission S/1653/07/F
- Allowed17 July 2026600760760 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, SG8 0PE
demolition and replacement of existing dwelling & associated outbuildings, enhanced garden landscaping and provision of on-site biodiversity net gain
- Allowed17 July 20266007191Land North West of 60-64 Histon Road, Cottenham, CB24 8UD
the erection of single storey bungalow and associated works
- Dismissed7 July 2026600528594, High Street, Meldreth, SG8 6LB
8 no New Build Self Build and Custom Dwellings
- Dismissed23 June 20266004879Land At Randalls Lane Over, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5NG
6 serviced self-build/custom build dwellings
- Allowed11 June 2026· minor600333273 High Street, Little Shelford, CB22 5ES
a new dwelling on land adjacent to 73 High Street
- Dismissed5 June 2026· householder6006933Mount Pleasant Farm, Heath Road, Gamlingay, SG19 3LH
a replacement garage building
- Unknown26 May 2026· other3371239Waterbeach Court, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9PF
- Dismissed22 May 2026· minor6004552Land at Grove Cottage, Rampton Road, Longstanton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3EN
the erection of 1 custom/self-build dwelling
- Allowed12 May 2026· minor6002762Land On The North East Of 20 East Drive Highfields, Highfields Caldecote, Caldecote, CB23 7NZ
the erection of 2no. self-build dwellings
- Allowed12 May 2026· minor6002200Grain Barn, Cold Harbour Farm, Ashwell Road, Guilden Morden, SG7 5NF
Class Q - one large dwelling up to 348sqm
- Dismissed7 May 2026· minor3366119Land To The South And West Of 110 Station Road Over , Cambridge, CB25 5NL
Erection of up to 5 No. residential units
- Dismissed30 April 2026· minor6001224Land Lying To The South Of Millfield, Willingham, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5HD
development of 1no Custom Build/Self Build Dwelling
- Dismissed21 April 2026· householder600233145 Station Road, Oakington and Westwick, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3AH
proposed single storey annexe with attached carport over the footprint of an existing outbuilding
- Allowed14 April 2026· minor6002637White Hill Farm Barn, Granhams Road, Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5JY
the change of use of building from agriculture to 1no. dwellinghouse
- Dismissed7 April 2026· householder600196185 Waterbeach Road, Landbeach, CB25 9FA
the erection of an additional two-storeys to existing dwellinghouse
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor600121714 Church Lane, Little Eversden, Cambridge, CB23 1HQ
erection of a detached garage
- Dismissed24 March 2026· householder600450919 Victory Way, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TG
a first-floor extension to the side of the property on top of the existing garage. New porch canopy on timber posts to front door area
- Dismissed9 March 2026· minor6002042Gravel Diggers Farm, Gravel Diggers Farm Bungalow Long Drove, Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8RR
a change of use of buildings on agricultural units and former agricultural buildings to 1 no dwellinghouse (Class C3)
- Dismissed5 March 2026· minor6001890Land Lying To The North East Of 15 East Hatley, Hatley, SG19 3JA
Outline application with some matters reserved except for access for the erection of 1 No. Self-Build dwelling
- Dismissed2 March 2026· minor337505748 Middleton Way, Fen Drayton , Cambridgeshire , CB24 4SU
construction of self-build, eco-friendly 1.5 storey dwelling with detached garage
- Dismissed27 February 2026· minor6001824Land at Hall Lane, Great Chishill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, SG88SF
Outline application (with all matters reserved apart from access) for eight self-build/custom-build homes with access from Hall Lane
- Allowed27 February 2026· minor6001127Land at Anglia University Playing Field, Whitehouse Lane, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0LF
the ‘Installation of a 22.5m galvanised steel monopole mast, 12 No. antennas, 4 No. dishes, 7 No. cabinets and all ancillary development
- Dismissed26 February 2026· minor6001218Land West Of Hinxton Grange Pumping Station, Cambridge Road, Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, CB10 1RG
creation of office/R&D units (Use Class E)
- Dismissed18 February 2026· householder3355960Clear Farm, Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth, SG8 5NL
brickwork repairs to Dovecot infilling cracks and repointing and the erection of two garages
- Dismissed12 February 2026· householder600104238 South Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DZ
erection of a detached double garage to front and provision of vehicular access
- Dismissed4 February 2026· householder600139120 Mill Lane, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9XN
single storey side and rear extension with alteration to existing flat roof, and window to side elevation
- Notice varied and upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3370690The Laurels, Fen Road, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TU
- Notice varied and upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3370689The Laurels, Fen Road, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TU
- Notice varied and upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3370688The Laurels, Fen Road, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TU
- Notice varied and upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3370687The Laurels, Fen Road, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TU
- Notice varied and upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3370686The Laurels, Fen Road, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TU
Without planning permission, the change of use of the land to a residential caravan site and the laying of hardstanding
- Quashed On Legal Grounds29 January 2026· enforcement336509820 The Copse, Cambridge, CB5 8XU
- Notice upheld12 January 2026· enforcement3369306Heron Farm, Long Drove, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9LR
the permanent material change of use from a mixed residential and agricultural use to a mixed residential and motorcycle track use at Heron Farm. Long Drove, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire the alleged breach also relates to unauthorised engineering operations undertaken within 10 years of the date of this notice to facilitate the unauthorised use. These operations include the construction of an extensive formal track including several jumps and banked turns formed from compacted earth
- Notice upheld12 January 2026· enforcement3369305Heron Farm, Long Drove, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9LR
the permanent material change of use from a mixed residential and agricultural use to a mixed residential and motorcycle track use at Heron Farm. Long Drove, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire the alleged breach also relates to unauthorised engineering operations undertaken within 10 years of the date of this notice to facilitate the unauthorised use. These operations include the construction of an extensive formal track including several jumps and banked turns formed from compacted earth
- Notice varied and upheld9 January 2026· enforcement3362958Dernford Farm, Dernford Farm Road, Stapleford, Cambridge , CB22 5DY
Without planning permission: a) The change of use of the land from a mixed Agricultural Use and Hostel Accommodation for Agricultural Workers, Ancillary Office Accommodation and Use of Existing Bungalow as Warden Accommodation to a mixed use, Agricultural Use, Caravan Site, Commercial Business Use, Hostel Accommodation and Use of Existing Bungalow as Warden Accommodation
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