Historic Buildings Team
We cover historic buildings and structures, historic areas, listed buildings and conservation areas.Our main servicesProviding advice and information to owners, agents, the public and othersDealing...
View ArticleHistoric Building Grants
The District Council may award, at its discretion, grants towards the repair of certain historic buildings in South Cambridgeshire. These grants may be awarded to help offset the cost of using...
View ArticleHistoric Building FAQs
Frequently asked questionsIs it only the outside of a building that is listed?No. All of a building is listed - inside and out as well as some fixtures and fittings.Can I alter the inside of a Grade II...
View ArticleTrees FAQs
Tree Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need permission for undertaking tree works?If you are intending to undertake works to a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order, consent must be gained from...
View ArticleTree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas
The 'Town and Country Planning Act 1990' empowers any local planning authority to serve a Tree Preservation Order where it would appear 'expedient in the interests of amenity to make provision for the...
View ArticleLandscape and Design
What is 'Landscape'?'Landscape' can mean virtually any out-door space - from the smallest front garden to very large areas of land. Landscape is often described as having 'Character'. This refers to...
View ArticleHigh Hedges
BackgroundThe High Hedges legislation came into force on June 1 2005.Further information can be found at Communities and Local Government website and includes the following:High hedges general...
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Trees & Hedges
We cover arboriculture, trees, hedges and related landscapes.Our main servicesTrees and DevelopmentProviding advice to Planning Officers on the impact of development upon trees.Protecting...
View ArticleConservation and Grants
Other Sources of FundingTree CouncilWoodland TrustDEFRA - The Big Tree PlantForestry Commission - The Big Tree PlantCommunity Orchard Planting SchemeCommunity orchards make great local projects. The...
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War Memorials Archive
Welcome to the South Cambridgeshire war memorials archive, which lists over 200 memorials from villages across the district, complete with photographs.The archive was compiled following a district-wide...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Great Shelford
South Cambs District Council has reviewed the Great Shelford Conservation Area. As a result of the review boundary changes have been approved and are set out in the appraisal documents above. These can...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Oakington
Oakington Appraisal - Part 1 - Adopted 22.09.2005Oakington Appraisal - Part 2 (Planning Policies and a map showing boundaries)The Conservation Area at Oakington was the subject of a review in January...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Longstanton
Longstanton Conservation Area Appraisal - Part 1Longstanton Conservation Area Appraisal - Part 2a - (maps showing boundaries)Longstanton Conservation Area Appraisal - Part 2b - (Planning Policies and a...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Rampton
Rampton Conservation Area Appraisal - part 1 Adopted 27.10.2005Rampton Conservation Area Appraisal - part 2 (Planning Policies and a map showing boundaries)South Cambridgeshire District Council...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Sawston
Sawston Conservation Area Appraisal - part 1 Adopted 12.09.2007Sawston Conservation Area Appraisal - part 2South Cambs District Council has reviewed the Sawston Conservation Area. As a result of the...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Swavesey
Swavesey Conservation Area Appraisal - part 1 Adopted 08.06.2006Swavesey Conservation Area Appraisal - part 2Swavesey Conservation Area Appraisal - mapThe Swavesey Conservation Area was the subject of...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Teversham
Teversham Conservation Area Appraisal - Adopted 08.06.2006The Teversham Conservation Area was the subject of a Review in February 2006 when an appraisal of the area was prepared.The Council's...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Westwick
Westwick Conservation Area Appraisal - part 1 Adopted 22.09.2005Westwick Conservation Area Appraisal - part 2 (Planning Policies and a map showing boundaries)The Westwick Conservation Area was the...
View ArticleConservation Area Appraisal - Papworth Everard
The Papworth Everard Conservation Area Appraisal (including a revised Conservation Area boundary) was adopted on 8 July 2011.The Sustainability, Planning and Climate Change Portfolio Holder agreed to...
View ArticleTrees in Conservation Areas
BackgroundSection 69 of the Civic Amenities Act 1967 gives local authorities the power to designate Conservation Areas, to preserve or enhance the appearance or character both built and natural. This...
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