How long do planning decisions take near Barnack?

The average planning decision time near Barnack is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Barnack?

The planning approval rate near Barnack is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barnack?

The most common type of planning application near Barnack is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barnack?

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Barnack, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barnack, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barnack are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Barnack

Barnack is a quaint village and civil parish within the Peterborough unitary authority in Cambridgeshire, England, located 4 miles southeast of Stamford, Lincolnshire. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Pilsgate, situated about 1 mile northwest of Barnack along the B1443 road. As of the 2021 Census, Barnack has a population of approximately 1,000 residents, making it a small but vibrant community, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 1,144 (2021)

District: City of Peterborough

Website: http://www.barnackparishcouncil.org/

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Area Information

Admin district: South Kesteven
Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
LSOA: South Kesteven 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barnack.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnack.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barnack based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

17 planning applications found near Barnack.

26/002417/TRE - Owen Close, Barnack
Fell Ash tree (501228) to ground level and undertake replacement planting of a s
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to tree(s) protected by a TPO | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-27
- Owen Close, Barnack
Fell Ash tree (501228) to ground level and undertake replacement planting of a single tree such as Holly within the hedgerow area and Sycamore tree (501216) remove broken wedged branch over footpath a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-27
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26/002385/CTR - Old Butchers Shop, The Square, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3EA
T1) Silver Birch -Remove lower lateral bopws x2 to clear the workshop and access
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-19
- Old Butchers Shop, The Square, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3EA
T1) Silver Birch -Remove lower lateral bopws x2 to clear the workshop and access staricase to first floor and remove growth from sitting on the colleyweston slate. T2) Lawson - Remove lower canopy ste
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-19
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26/002293/HHFUL - 11, Whitman Close, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3EL
Demolition of existing single storey rear conservatory and single storey covered
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-05
26/002270/LBC - 2 Kingsley House Bishops Walk Barnack Stamford PE9 3ED
Replace roof of garage from flat roof to pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-05
26/002269/HHFUL - 2 Kingsley House Bishops Walk Barnack Stamford PE9 3ED
Replace roof of garage from flat roof to pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-05
26/002169/HHFUL - 2 Kingsley Close Barnack Stamford PE9 3EF
Demolition of existing garage and new two storey side extension with facade and
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-01
26/002297/CTR - 1 Whitman Close Barnack Stamford PE9 3EL
Conifer (blue) - Remove group of small conifers at the front of property. Cherry
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-27
- 1 Whitman Close Barnack Stamford PE9 3EL
Conifer (blue) - Remove group of small conifers at the front of property. Cherry (red) - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 2 Kingsley House Bishops Walk Barnack Stamford PE9 3ED
T1 and T2 - Western Red Ceder - Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 11 Bishops Walk Barnack Stamford PE9 3EE
T1 - Prunus Tree - Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Mistletoe House Wittering Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3EY
Beech (red) - reduce group by approximately 1m and shape into ball shape, Pear (blue) - fell, 3.no Silver Birch (yellow) - reduce by approximately 2m and crown raise to 3m, Quince (green) - reduce by
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Paddock Gate Millstone Lane Barnack Stamford PE9 3ET
Holly (red) - Remove large dead top and leave remaining Tree Silver birch (blue) - Reduce by approximately 3m in shape proportionately
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-23
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- 1 Kingsley Close Barnack Stamford PE9 3EF
T.1 Sycamore (Sgl.16008) - Reduce extending limbs and reduce lower canopy branches by up 3-4m to suitable secondary growth points, removing lowest smaller branch, branches to be pruned to shape the lo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-08-19
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- The Croft Walcot Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3EX
T1 Flowering Cherry - Fell and replace
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-08-09
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- Biliwings Walcot Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3EX
Two storey side and rear extension with alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Barnack in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barnack a particularly low-crime area.

Barnack has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pilsgate, Southorpe, Barnack. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barnack includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southorpe Meadow SSSI, Southorpe Roughs SSSI, Barnack Hills & Holes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Barnack Hills & Holes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnack planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.barnackparishcouncil.org/. 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.

Planning Activity in Barnack

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Barnack. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Barnack.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barnack were tree works (16), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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