Change of use applications in South Cambridgeshire

There were 106 change of use applications in South Cambridgeshire in the last 12 months. Of the 62 decided so far, 52 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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23 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03894/FUL

Fenny Lane Farm Fenny Lane Meldreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6NN

Retrospective change of use to storage and distribution, including siting of 9No. storage containers.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
22 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03955/PRIOR

Land Lying To The South Of Millfield Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5HD

Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 1 No. Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion.

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03937/LBC

Manor Farm Main Street Caldecote Cambridgeshire CB23 7NU

Conversion and extension of existing agricultural buildings into a single residential unit

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03936/FUL

Manor Farm Main Street Caldecote Cambridgeshire CB23 7NU

Conversion and extension of existing agricultural buildings into a single residential unit

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03588/FUL

92 High Street Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6AL

Change of use of existing 4bed residential dwelling to a 4bed Children's home.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
8 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03815/FUL

29 The Common West Wratting Cambridgeshire CB21 5LR

Change of use of residential annexe to holiday let accommodation, including associated minor external alterations.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
8 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03699/LBC

Kings Barn High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JG

Conversion and change of use of existing stables/barns and sheds to form 1no new 3 bedroom residential unit to south west with a new linking structure...

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire
6 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03783/FUL

Great Shelford Free Church Ashen Green Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EY

Change of use of portion of rear garden (no 27) from C3 to F1(f), installation of doors and disabled access ramp to south-facing facade of Gt Shelford...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
2 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03737/PRIOR

29 Station Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6PZ

Change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to eight residential flats (Use Class C3).

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
1 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03720/LBC

Kings Barn High Street Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JG

Change of use from 1 No. residential unit to 2 No residential units. Creation of a separate 3 bedroom single storey dwelling with both vehicular and p...

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire
24 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03645/FUL

Land At Earith Road Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5LT

Change of use to a Gypsy/Traveller site comprising 3 pitches, including 1x mobile homes and 1x touring caravans per pitch

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03593/FUL

Scotland Farm Scotland Road Dry Drayton Cambridgeshire CB23 8AU

Change of use of the remaining floorspace within the agribusiness stores to storage and distribution (Use Class B8)

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
17 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03541/FUL

55 High Street Linton Cambridgeshire CB21 4HS

Change of use of optical practice to residential dwelling (Class C3) including removal of modern shop sign to front facade.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
17 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03530/LBC

55 High Street Linton Cambridgeshire CB21 4HS

Change of use of optical practice to residential dwelling (Class C3) including removal of modern shop sign to front facade.

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03522/PRIOR

Building 4 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HN

Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 9 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03524/PRIOR

Building 11 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HN

Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 8 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03523/PRIOR

Building 10 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HN

Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 7 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03521/PRIOR

Building 13 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HN

Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03525/PRIOR

Building 12 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HN

Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 7 No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03520/PRIOR

Building 3 163 High Street Sawston Cambridgeshire CB22 3HN

Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2No. Residential Units (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
11 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03480/PRIOR

Gravel Diggers Farm Long Drove Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8RR

Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to 2 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03442/FUL

The Workshop 4 Moorfield Road Duxford Cambridgeshire CB22 4PS

Partial demolition of outbuilding, conversion and extension of existing workshop (Use Class B8) to create 1 No. self-build 3 bedroom single storey dwe...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03437/PRIOR

Rectory Farm Scotland Road Dry Drayton Cambridgeshire CB23 8AS

Change of Use and conversion of existing red brick barns to 4 No. Dwellinghouses (Class C3).

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
27 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 16 Oct 26/03212/FUL

Land Adjacent To 104 Station Road Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JA

Change of use of public highway land from public highway to private residential garden, together with the construction of a low level boundary fence/h...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
26 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 12 Oct 26/03240/PRIOR

Trinity Stables Oakington Road Dry Drayton Cambridgeshire CB23 8DD

Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to 1 No. Dwellinghouse (Class C3)

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
25 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03231/FUL

Lakeside View Ely Road Chittering Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9PG

Change of use to B8 (storage and distribution).

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
7 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 22 Sep 26/02981/OUT

Highbanks Camps End Castle Camps Cambridgeshire CB21 4TR

Outline planning application for the erection of one detached dwelling with detached garage, associated parking, turning, landscaping and residential ...

Outline Application South Cambridgeshire
3 Aug 2026 Refused 28 Sep 26/02923/PRIOR

15 High Street Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3BP

Conversion and change of use of an existing two storey brick barn from use Class B1a to 1 No. dwellinghouse Class C3 and conversion of storage areas t...

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire
3 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Oct 26/02922/FUL

David House Glebe House Church Road Shudy Camps Cambridgeshire CB21 4QH

Change of use from Use Class C2 (Residential Institution) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) along with minor external changes and internal re-configuration...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
31 Jul 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/02792/FUL

128 Limes Road Hardwick Cambridgeshire CB23 7XU

Proposed hair salon in rear garden of dwelling.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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