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Biodiversity Net Gain

From Monday 12 February 2024 all major applications must be accompanied by a Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment via the latest version of the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric spreadsheet. This must be supplied to make a valid submission.

The Outline and Full application validation checklists have been updated to reflect this.

Planning Application Amendments

In order to ensure timely decision-making for all our applicants, the planning department (Development Services) will not accept amendments to planning applications.  Once a planning application is made valid it will be publicly available on our Public Access webpages with full details of expected timescales for determination, within statutory timescales.

Please continue to monitor the Public Access webpages for updates including consultee responses to a planning application.

Planning

Search, Comment or Track an Application

Search for and view planning application documents

You can search for and view planning applications on the Public Access system. You do not need an account to view planning applications, but you will need to register to make a comment. 

Search for an Application

Applications from November 2002 onwards should have all attached documents, including decision notices, available to view and print.

How do I research the planning history of a property?

If you require copies of plans, planning files, decision notices or any other planning record including Tree Preservation Orders dating from 2002 to present - please self-serve by using this website. Our timescale from receipt of your payment is 20 working days.

Comment on a planning application

You can comment on a planning application during the consultation period.  All comments submitted will be publicly available (except for discriminatory comments).

How do I make a comment?

You can comment online using the Public Access System. Please note that some Public Access functions may not be available between 10pm and 1am each day while system back ups are carried out.

If you do not already have an account on public access, you will need to register to be able to make a comment.

Once registered you need to:

  • search for the application you wish to comment on

  • select the comments tab

  • ensure your personal details are correct

  • enter and submit your comments.

You can also make comments on applications in writing. Please make sure you:

  • quote the planning application reference number

  • include your name, address and contact number

  • make it clear whether you are supporting or opposing the application.

You can also send your comments to:

Planning Services
Huntingdonshire District Council
Pathfinder House
St Mary's Street
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 3TN

or by email to developmentcontrol@huntingdonshire.gov.uk

Please note: if you want an acknowledgement that your comments have been received, you need to write this in your letter or email.

How we deal with your comments

We look at all comments received, but can only take account of matters known as 'material planning considerations' when making a decision.

However, issues such as loss of view, or negative effect on the value of properties are not material considerations.

We will also not consider:

  • offensive statements that have a negative impact on a person's reputation personally or within their trade, profession or business

  • comments that discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability

  • anonymous comments.

By submitting comments you are giving permission to your name and address being placed in the public domain. If you have an overriding legal reason why your address should remain confidential, please contact the planning office for advice in good time before submitting your comments by the relevant deadline.

Development Management Committee

If the application you make a comment on goes to the Development Management Committee (DMC) you will be informed in writing and may attend the meeting and speak. Your Right to Speak at the Development Management Committee.

Details of the DMC can be viewed on ModernGov . The DMC agenda, minutes and officer reports for the applications are available at least five working days before the relevant meeting.

Track a planning application

You can track a particular planning application using the Public Access System, but you will need to have registered first.

How do I research the planning history of a property?

Please note: With immediate effect, we are unable to provide copies of planning documents (full files and decision notices) as we are waiting for our micro-fiche reader to be fixed.

Please do not submit your request until we update that the service is available again. Requests to view files are still available within 5 working days, and TPO documents will be available following our 20 working days time-scale from receipt of payment. We apologise for any inconvenience.

The modern planning system was established in 1948. From this date planning permission has been required from the Local Planning Authority for any development of land.

  • Applications pre-1948 - there are no planning records before this date. Everything built before this date is treated as an existing/original building for the purposes of planning.

  • Applications between 1948 and 1975 - planning histories for this period can be viewed on plotting sheets at our Huntingdon office. All planning application documents between 1976 and prior to November 2002 are on microfiche and can be viewed in our Huntingdon office. To request to view  microfiche please use our online form.

  • Applications between 1975 and 2002 - if you require copies of plans, planning files, decision notices or any other planning record, including Tree Preservation Orders, dating between 1975 - 2002, please use our online form. You will need to have either the reference number or the address to complete your request. The charge for this is £3 per request and payment can be made by credit or debit card.

  • Applications from 2002 onwards - to access these you will need to use the property search option on the Public Access website.

If you wish to find out more about a Section 52 or Section 106 please visit our Section 106 page.

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